The situation between Tiwa Savage and Davido has been a major talking point in the Nigerian entertainment industry

transitioning from a close friendship to a legal standoff and finally to a state of "peaceful distance" as of early 2026.

Here is the timeline of what happened

1. The 2024 Falling Out: The "Sophia" Catalyst

The rift began in January 2024 after Tiwa Savage posted a photo of herself hanging out with Sophia Momodu (Davido’s first baby mama).

• The "Betrayal": Davido, who was in the middle of a tense custody battle with Sophia at the time, reportedly took this as a personal betrayal.
• The Threats: According to a petition Tiwa filed with the Lagos State Police, Davido sent disrespectful and threatening messages to her manager, warning her to "be careful in Lagos" and stating he was going to "f**k her up
• Police Petition: Tiwa officially asked the police to hold Davido responsible if any harm came to her, citing her right to life and privacy

2. The Teebillz Intervention

Tiwa’s ex-husband, Teebillz, famously waded into the drama, publicly calling out Davido for "bullying" the mother of his son He threatened to teach Davido a lesson once the 2024 Grammys were over, which further fueled the social media fire.

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3. De-escalation (2025)

By mid-2025, both artists began to soften their public stances.

• Davido’s Stance: In April 2025, Davido described the conflict as a "brother and sister fight He declared his love for Tiwa, calling her "sister for life" and promising he would never let anything happen to her despite their misunderstanding

• Tiwa’s "Breakfast Club" Interview: In late 2025, Tiwa addressed the issue on The Breakfast Club She explained that her friendship with Sophia was natural because their children (Jamil and Imade) have been best friends and in the same class since they were toddlers

4. Current Status (January 2026)

As of today:

• "No Bad Blood": Tiwa Savage has stated she harbors no ill will and still sees Davido as a brother.
• The Distance: While they have not officially reconciled or been seen hanging out, they have both expressed a desire to keep things respectful for the sake of their children’s long-standing friendship.
• Mutual Respect: Both artists are focused on their careers—Tiwa with her film Water and Garri and Davido with his 2026 album rollout.