Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage has revealed that the inspiration behind one of her tattoos was the intense pain from a recent heartbreak. In a candid interview with media personality Katy Igwe, Tiwa shared that she flew her tattoo artist all the way from Los Angeles to her home in Lagos so she could undergo the tattoo session in the privacy and comfort of her personal space.
She explained that the tattoo session was physically intense and bloody, with the artist expressing concern over the extent of the pain she was willing to endure. Tiwa said, “I did that [the tattoo] from the pain I felt from a heartbreak. I just wanted to do something to scream.”
She also reflected on the difficult two years she endured in a toxic and emotionally draining relationship, expressing relief and happiness now that she is out of it. Tiwa’s openness provides a glimpse into her emotional healing journey and her use of tattoos as a form of personal expression and release.