Popular Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress who has been called the Queen of Afrobeats, Tiwatope Savage, known professionally as Tiwa Savage, has confirmed escaping from a security breach at her residence – widely reported online as a kidnap attempt.
The confirmation came via her Instagram handle in a statement signed by her management which reads:
“Following recent reports online, we can confirm that on Thursday 13th April 2023 there was a major security breach at the residence of musician Tiwa Savage.
“A number of suspects were caught and are currently being held under investigation at Alagbon Police Station, Ikoyi.
“Ms Savage and her family are safe and well.”
According to several media outlets who published the report earlier and quoted self-acclaimed investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, the singer’s new driver was alleged to have provided information about her movement known to his co-conspirators, but luckily for Tiwa Savage, all the people in the kidnap attempt have all been arrested and handed to the police.