Video: Tiwa Savage pauses London concert after spotting her former teacher in crowd

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Tiwa Savage, created an emotional moment at the Meltdown Festival in London when she paused her live performance to acknowledge her former English teacher in the audience. The unexpected reunion took place during her set at the Southbank Centre, where she was performing as part of the festival curated by British rapper, Little Simz.

While engaging with the crowd mid-performance, Tiwa suddenly pointed towards a man and exclaimed, “That’s my teacher! He was my English teacher.” Visibly moved, she left the stage to greet and hug the man, drawing loud cheers from the audience. Fans captured the moment on their phones, with many describing it as touching and inspirational.

The surprise encounter has gone viral across social media platforms, with fans praising Tiwa for publicly honouring a figure from her past. Many described it as a “full circle moment” — a powerful testament to the impact teachers can have on their students’ lives, especially when those students go on to achieve global fame.

Tiwa Savage, who spent part of her early years in the United Kingdom, has always spoken fondly of her educational journey. The heartfelt moment at her London concert reminded fans not just of her musical talent but also of her humility and gratitude.

Watch the video here.