- Media personality Shade Ladipo admitted she unfairly judged singer Tiwa Savage after private tape leak
- The media girl, in a recent video, stated that she wrongly blamed the singer instead of showing empathy
- Social media users commended her for accountability, but others say the apology is long overdue
Media personality Shade Ladipo has publicly apologised to Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage over comments she made back in 2021 when the singer’s private video surfaced online.
At the time, Ladipo was among those who openly criticised the singer, blaming her for the scandal. But in a recent heartfelt video on Instagram, she revealed she has since realised how unfair and misplaced her judgment was.
She confessed;
“I was one of the people who blasted Tiwa Savage when that s3x tape came out. I’ll be honest. I blamed her.”
Shade Ladipo admits she unfairly judged singer Tiwa Savage after private tape leak. Photos: @tiwasavage/@shadeladipo/IG.Source: Instagram
Shade explained that her reaction then came from a place of misplaced morality.
She said she had wondered why a woman over 40, who also happens to be her peer, would put herself in such a vulnerable position.
She added, admitting her perspective has since changed:
“In hindsight, I wonder why I was blaming her so hard for something that happened to her.”
TheTalk.NG recalled that Tiwa, in an interview with UK media personality Zeze Mills, revisited the scandal.
She described the period as the lowest point in her career.
Watch Sade Ladipo’s video here:
Fans commend Ladipo’s honesty
TheTalk.NG compiled the reactions of netizens below:
@lynn_diva:
“Love you more for this Shade”
adesimi_adu:
“You’ve made me love you even more with this post, you always lead by example, now it’s accountability and it’s beautiful to see, cos sis I know you don’t play and stand by what you say no matter what. Forever your groupie”
@skinbaddie__:
“Accountability is so important! Love that you lead by example always”
@stylegod1:
“This is sweet , God bless your heart”
@victorvitalmusic
“Tiwa uses stones thrown at her to build legacy. She’s at a good place already……”
@yomiade:
“Being an adult and being accountable is underrated”
@akintijanibalogun:
“You for jus send private message…. People have forgotten about it, now some will/might go a-searching….”
@obitenkenobi:
“You were right to hold her accountable bcos that too is needed, but you are more right to acknowledge her humanity and your role in kicking when she was down. We’re all just fumbling in this darkness trying to find our way by touch. How can mistakes not happen?”
Tiwa Savage says the period of her leaked tape is the darkest in her life. Photos: @tiwasavage/IG.Source: Instagram
Davido speaks on relationship with Tiwa Savage
TheTalk.NG earlier reported that Davido opened up about his relationship with Tiwa Savage during an interview on The Breakfast Club, aired on April 8, 2025.
The Afrobeats star, known for hits like “Unavailable”, used the platform to discuss not only their shared history but also a recent drama in which Tiwa Savage filed a police report against him.
The interview, which had Naija fans buzzing, followed a public feud that dominated the entertainment scene.
Source: TheTalk.NG
