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Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has opened up about her plans to have more children, revealing that she has frozen some of her eggs to keep the possibility open.
The award-winning singer, who is already a mother, encouraged women to consider fertility preservation, particularly as they approach their 30s. According to Tiwa, her decision was influenced by the reproductive challenges experienced by two close friends.
Speaking in a video shared on social media, Tiwa said she wants more children but has taken steps to preserve her fertility options.
“I do want more kids, but I’ve frozen some of my eggs. I actually want to say I would advise women that once they hit 30 to do that.”
Tiwa explained that learning more about female fertility made her more conscious of the importance of planning ahead. She noted that women are born with a limited number of eggs and that fertility can change with age.
“A lot of people don’t know that we were born with a certain amount.”
The singer said the experiences of her friends further shaped her decision. She recounted how one friend later wanted to have children but struggled to conceive and regretted not preserving her eggs earlier.
“I have two friends. One of them now wants to have kids and I think it didn’t work out. Now she wishes she had reserved and frozen her eggs.”
Tiwa also shared the story of another friend who froze her eggs before being diagnosed with cancer. The woman later underwent chemotherapy, but because her eggs had been preserved, she still had reproductive options available to her.
“The other friend who had frozen her eggs and then she ended up finding out that she had cancer. She had to go through chemo, but thankfully, she had frozen her eggs.”
Beyond encouraging women to learn about fertility preservation, Tiwa raised concerns about the cost of the procedure. She argued that egg freezing remains too expensive for many women who may want to consider it.
“I hate that it’s so expensive and I don’t think it should be expensive. I think it should be affordable so that many women could afford it.”
Her comments have reignited conversations about fertility preservation, reproductive choices and the financial barriers that can make such services inaccessible.
For Tiwa, freezing her eggs appears to be less about making immediate plans and more about keeping the door open. After all, when it comes to family, having options can sometimes be just as important as having answers.
