The celebrated Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has sparked a vital conversation on fertility choices by opening up about her personal journey with egg freezing. Speaking in a candid interview with British media personality Zeze Mills, the 45-year-old Queen of Afrobeats urged women, especially those in their 30s, to seriously consider the option, whether or not they already have children.
Tiwa, who welcomed her first child at 34, reflected on how becoming a mother later in life was both rewarding and manageable because she had gained financial stability and emotional maturity by then. “Having my first child in my 30s was beautiful because I was more financially and emotionally stable,” she explained. “One advice I will give to women in their 30s is whether you want children or not, egg freeze.”
During the interview, she admitted that she wished she had made the decision much earlier. Although she remains uncertain about having more children, she explained that the process has given her reassurance and flexibility. “I wish I did it earlier. But I’ve done it now. I don’t know if I want more kids but in case I do, I’ve done that [frozen my eggs] just to have that insurance.”
Raising Fertility Awareness
Beyond her personal experience, Tiwa Savage expressed concern about the lack of awareness many women have regarding their fertility. She highlighted how egg reserves can decline rapidly, sometimes before a woman even realises it, stressing the importance of acting early. “You could wake up at 36 and your egg reserve is gone. And then that’s when you now decide that you want to have kids. So, I’m really a big advocate for egg freezing now,” she said.
Egg freezing, medically known as oocyte cryopreservation, is the process where a woman’s eggs are extracted, frozen, and stored for future use. This scientific advancement allows women to preserve their fertility and increase the chances of having biological children later in life.
Breaking Cultural Barriers
While egg freezing has become more common in Europe, North America, and Asia, it is still rarely discussed in Africa due to cultural stigma, religious beliefs, and limited awareness. By openly sharing her experience, Tiwa Savage is challenging societal norms, encouraging women to take control of their reproductive health and make choices that align with their personal timelines rather than societal expectations.
She clarified that egg freezing is not about rejecting motherhood, but about preserving the choice to have children later in life. Her advocacy is helping shift mindsets by showing that women can pursue career fulfilment now while keeping the possibility of motherhood later, all on their own terms.
Through her honesty, Tiwa Savage has become a powerful voice for women’s reproductive health, ensuring that African women and beyond understand that they have more options and more control than they may have believed.
