“I’ve been battling a virus for the past few weeks,” shares Tiwa Savage as she reschedules all her upcoming shows.

Tiwa Savage, the renowned Afrobeat sensation, recently shared unfortunate news with her dedicated fan base, known as the “Savage Soldiers.” She has announced her temporary withdrawal from live performances due to a health setback.

The reason behind this hiatus is a viral infection that has necessitated an extensive period of vocal rest, spanning several months. In a heartfelt letter posted on her social media platforms, Tiwa Savage expressed her deep disappointment at not being able to showcase her electrifying stage presence to her fans.

For Tiwa Savage, performing isn’t just a profession but also a deep passion. Thus, the decision to take this break was a difficult one, but she emphasized its necessity to ensure a full recovery and maintain the pristine quality of her voice for future endeavors.

In her own words, Tiwa Savage conveyed this message to her fans: “To my dear Savage Soldiers, I’ve been battling a virus for the past few weeks and was recently advised to undergo strict vocal rest for the next few months. I regretfully have to postpone all my upcoming performances, including my very first headline arena show in London. I’m heartbroken and devastated, but I have to do this to preserve what’s left of my voice. I’m so sorry. I love you all and promise to return to performing once I’m fully healed.”

These challenging circumstances come on the heels of a series of events that have placed Tiwa Savage in the spotlight for reasons beyond her music career.