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Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has revealed that she was urged by a Nigerian politician to issue a public apology following the circulation of her leaked private video — a demand she firmly but calmly rejected.

Speaking during a conversation with American radio host Angela Yee, alongside three other women, the award-winning singer reflected on the period following the viral spread of the footage and how she processed the situation.

Tiwa Savage said the call from the politician left her feeling both stunned and confused. According to her, the individual insisted that she owed Nigerians – particularly young girls – an apology over the incident.

She explained that she immediately questioned the basis of the demand, pointing out that she had not released the video herself. In response, the politician reportedly argued that allowing an intimate moment to be recorded was itself inappropriate.

Tiwa countered by clarifying that the man involved was her boyfriend at the time and stressed that she had no knowledge that the recording was being made. She said she was completely unaware of the camera.

Reflecting further, the singer noted that the experience opened her eyes to a broader issue. She questioned how many people may have been violated in similar ways without their stories ever becoming public.

Her comments shed light on the personal impact of the incident and the wider conversation around consent, privacy, and accountability in cases involving leaked intimate content.