Nigerian music sensation Tiwa Savage recently captivated audiences at the Meltdown Festival in London, not just with her electrifying performance, but with a deeply touching moment where she reunited with her former English teacher. The emotional encounter, captured in a viral video, showed the 44-year-old singer beaming with excitement as she recognized the elderly gentleman in the crowd. Without hesitation, she paused her show, walked off the stage, and embraced him, introducing him to the cheering audience as “The person that made me love literature.”

This heartwarming display of gratitude quickly resonated online, sparking a flood of positive reactions from netizens. Many praised Tiwa Savage for acknowledging and honoring someone who had a significant impact on her life. Comments like “The little girl in her came out ❤️” and “Teachers are actually national treasures. They make other superstars yet they are hardly recognised for their accomplishments in building the society” highlighted the collective appreciation for teachers and the authenticity of the moment.

The Meltdown Festival, an annual event at the Southbank Centre, was curated this year by British-Nigerian rapper Little Simz. Tiwa Savage, known for her powerful stage presence, thrilled the crowd with a medley of her chart-topping hits, including ‘Somebody’s Son’, ‘Koroba’, and ‘Gbese’. Born on February 5, 1980, Tiwa Savage relocated to the UK at the age of 11. Her musical journey began as a backup vocalist for renowned artists such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige before she returned to Nigeria to launch her hugely successful solo career. Often celebrated as the Queen of Afrobeats, Tiwa Savage has amassed numerous accolades, including the 2018 MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act, alongside multiple Headies and AFRIMA awards.