The singer's statement, made during a recent appearance on the American podcast Air Service (also cited as Lip Service in some reports), offers a rare glimpse into the complexities of her current dating landscape as a high-profile, successful artist and mother.
The mother-of-one explained that her challenge is finding a suitable partner who is truly available for marriage. She noted that the pool of eligible suitors often falls into one of two categories: men who are significantly older, specifically in their 50s, or those who are already married.
"If I meet somebody who can really marry me, they are either in their 50s or already married," the singer disclosed on the podcast. This reality, she suggests, has led her to consider an unconventional path to marriage in a bid to find lasting partnership. "Maybe I can be a second wife. I think so. I could be a second wife," she stated.
Going a step further, Savage offered a humorous yet sincere assurance to any potential co-wife. She emphasized that she would be a respectful and non-troublesome partner, promising to be an asset rather than a source of conflict.
"I think I can go along with the first wife and she's going to love me because I'm not going to be troublesome," Savage explained. "I'm going to be going on tours, I'm not really going to stress you. I'm very respectful, I know that you are the first wife and would accord you that respect."
Tiwa Savage's openness about her desire for a suitable marriage comes years after the dissolution of her first marriage. She was previously married to music executive Tunji "Tee Billz" Balogun from 2013 to 2018, and the couple share a son. The candid discussion sheds light on the challenges successful women, particularly in the public eye, face when navigating romance and the search for a lasting family structure.
The singer's remarks have ignited widespread debate across social media and news platforms, highlighting a perennial topic of discussion in many African cultures concerning modern relationships, high-profile dating, and the practice of polygyny.
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