Once upon a time, Seyi Shay and Tiwa Savage shared a bond as sweet as honey. They were not just colleagues but close friends — until an unexpected twist turned their relationship sour. Now, years later, Seyi Shay has opened up about the real reason behind their long-standing fallout.
Speaking on the OffAir Show, the singer revealed that a shocking confession from her former personal assistant caused the misunderstanding that tore them apart. “I honestly didn’t know why Tiwa and I stopped talking,” she recalled. “It wasn’t until years later that everything started making sense.”
According to Seyi, while in London after having her daughter, she reconnected with the ex-assistant, who admitted to being involved with Tiwa’s partner at the time. The revelation hit Seyi hard. “It turns out the girl was having a relationship with my friend’s partner, and I didn’t even know. She told me everything and apologized. It was very damaging to my career,” Seyi said.
The singer added that Tiwa likely believed she knew about the affair, which explained the bitterness between them. “When she told me, I was disgusted. We were rolling together and doing things together, and Tiwa probably thought I was aware. I can imagine how angry she must have been. Honestly, if I were in her shoes, I might have done worse,” she admitted.
This revelation sheds new light on one of Afrobeats’ most publicized feuds, which reached its peak during their viral confrontation at a Lagos salon in 2021. For fans, Seyi Shay’s openness offers closure — and perhaps, a reminder that behind the glitz of fame are real emotions, real pain, and real human misunderstandings.
