- Tiwa Savage denies intentionally releasing her sex tape.
- The video leaked in 2021 after she refused to pay a blackmailer.
- She faced widespread online criticism and assumptions of seeking publicity.
- Savage clarified that the leak was not planned or staged.
- The situation demonstrates the unfair treatment victims face when private content is exposed.
- Her statement emphasizes the distinction between extortion victims and intentional publicity stunts.
Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage has addressed circulating claims suggesting that her private sex tape was deliberately released to gain attention. The tape originally surfaced online in 2021 after she refused to comply with demands from an individual attempting to extort her.
Following the leak, Savage faced heavy criticism across social media platforms, with many wrongly assuming she had shared the video for publicity.
In a recent discussion with American radio station Hot 97, she explained that she was a victim of extortion and that the public misjudged her situation.
She stressed that if the tape had been intentionally released, it would have been produced in a polished, staged manner, rather than appearing as it did.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by public figures when private matters are exposed and the unfair assumptions that often accompany online scandals. Savage’s clarification underscores the need to differentiate between victims of exploitation and individuals seeking attention.
“I was bashed for my sex video. Lot of people think I was just trying to get sympathy. Even people with platforms were quite horrible and blamed me.
“I don’t know how they couldn’t see me as the victim in this. They said I did it to be relevant. If I were doing that, I would’ve been intentional about it. I would have used better lighting, lingerie, and my facial expressions would have been on point.”
