Social media erupted on Sunday following Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage’s latest Snapchat post, where she shared a no-filter video showcasing her bare face. The 45-year-old Afrobeats star, who is also a mother, displayed her natural look, triggering a wave of reactions on X (formerly Twitter).
While some fans celebrated her authenticity, others seized the opportunity to criticize her appearance. One user remarked, “The person who did the microblading did a bad job,” while another suggested, “This must be after a micro-needling session, that’s why her face is reddish. It’s painful, so that’s not her real skin color.”
In contrast, many fans rushed to defend the star. An irate supporter responded, “Wetin be this nonsense? You dey show woman wey don pass 40 like say you just catch alien. She be human being, no be android.” Another chimed in, “Wetin exactly you dey try prove, say person wey don live life small suppose still look like teenager? Abeg, grow up.”
Amidst the debate, unsolicited beauty advice flowed freely, with some suggesting that she could regain clear skin by adjusting her diet and using “coconut oil and electrolytes.”
However, not all comments were supportive. One troll added, “Na now una go understand why she said she doesn’t mind being a second wife. Age is not just a number oh!”
The conversation highlights the ongoing societal pressures surrounding beauty standards, particularly for women in the public eye.
