Tiwa Savage sparks dating rumours with Usher after viral freestyle in London

Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage and American R&B icon Usher Raymond have ignited dating rumours after a viral video showed them sharing a playful moment during an afterparty in London.

The speculation follows Usher’s surprise introduction of Savage during his “Past Present Future” tour stop at the O2 Arena on Wednesday night. The pair performed Savage’s hit single Somebody’s Son to a cheering crowd, marking yet another high-profile collaboration between the two artists.

Later at the afterparty, the duo were seen participating in the trending “30 seconds challenge,” during which Usher prompted Tiwa to freestyle. In her playful, slightly tipsy verse, Tiwa declared, “He loves me,” drawing loud cheers from the crowd and further fuelling speculation about a possible romantic relationship.

“I’m a little drunk! But it’s alright… Are you drunk enough? Usher, are you drunk enough? Listen, he loves me,” she said in the freestyle that has since gone viral.

Fans have taken to social media to react to the clip, with many suggesting the chemistry between the two artists may extend beyond music.

Usher and Tiwa Savage previously shared the stage during his headline set at the 2022 Global Citizen Festival in Accra, Ghana. Despite growing fan interest, neither artist has confirmed nor denied the dating rumours.