Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has sparked a mix of laughter and “Awws” across social media following a humorous revelation about her son, Jamil Balogun, and her search for “Somebody’s Son.”
During a media appearance on Monday, April 20, 2026, the singer shared a candid mother-son moment that occurred while she was scrolling through Instagram with a friend.
The “Baby Daddy” Ban
The conversation started as a lighthearted debate between Tiwa and her friend over the looks of British rapper Skepta versus actor Aaron Pierre.
- The Interruption: As Tiwa showed a photo of Skepta and jokingly referred to him as her “baby daddy” (referencing their recent creative collaboration on the track “Gas”), 10-year-old Jamil immediately stepped in.
- The Verdict: According to Tiwa, Jamil interjected with authority, stating: “You are not going to have a baby daddy… Because you deserve a husband.”
- The “Husband” Standard: Tiwa laughed while recounting how Jamil has become her “little protector,” firmly steering her away from casual titles and encouraging her to find a permanent partner.
The Search for “Somebody’s Son”
This viral moment follows recent interviews where the 46-year-old singer has been remarkably open about the difficulties of dating as a high-profile single mother:
- The “Spec” Debate: In a separate appearance on the FlowWithKorty podcast, Tiwa jokingly admitted that her “standards” might be why she’s still single, teasing that her ideal man must be “young, rich, and have a private jet.”
- Best Friends: Despite a rocky past with Jamil’s father, TeeBillz, Tiwa noted that she and Jamil are now “best friends,” and she is focused on raising him to be a man who “treats every girl like a queen” because of her own past experiences.
