Singer Tiwa Savage’s father has passed on. The songwriter confirmed her father’s demise on Monday, describing him as a courageous man.
She said her father died in the early hours of the day, according to a post on her Instagram handle.
“You fought till the very end, you really fought daddy, it’s been rough for you these past couple of years but you are resting now,” the ‘Eminado’ crooner explained. “This is tough on me, I’m so numb, so weak. Rest In Perfect Peace, my King. I love you, daddy. Savy t’eko, pappin K.”
Tiwatope was born in Lagos in 1980 to Daddy Savage and Cecilia Savage.
She was 11 years old when her parents relocated to the United Kingdom.
There she had the education and the exposure that later defined her music career.
Meanwhile, celebrities have been sharing Tiwa’s grief on her Instagram page, posting condolences.
By 9.35 p.m, less than one hour after she announced her dad’s death, over 8,000 reactions have popped up on her wall.
Among the celebrities who have sympathised with her are Toke Makinwa, Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham, Alexx Ekubo, Waje and Daddy Showkey.
