The popular Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has openly expressed her strong support for egg freezing, urging women, particularly those in their 30s, to consider the option seriously, regardless of whether they already have children.
Recently, the 45-year-old self-proclaimed Queen of Afrobeats sat down with British media personality Zeze Mills to share her personal experience and evolving views on reproductive choices.
Tiwa, who had her first child at 34, reflected on how becoming a mother later in life had been a deeply rewarding experience. She explained that, by that time, she had achieved financial stability and emotional maturity, which made her better equipped to handle the demands of parenting.
She recounted that, “Having my first child in my 30s was beautiful because I was more financially and emotionally stable. One advice I will give to women in their 30s is whether you wanna have children or not, ‘egg freeze.’”
During the interview, Tiwa spoke with refreshing honesty about her regrets. She admitted that she wished she had chosen to freeze her eggs earlier in life. Although she remains uncertain about whether she wants more children, she revealed that undergoing the procedure has given her reassurance and flexibility.
“I wish I did it earlier. But I’ve done it now. I don’t know if I want more kids but in case I do, I’ve done that [frozen my eggs] just to have that insurance.” She says.
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Tiwa also expressed concerns about how little women may know about their own fertility. She cautioned that egg reserves can decline rapidly, sometimes before a woman realises it and stressed the importance of acting early.
“Because I don’t know if we are born with a certain amount of egg reserves, you could wake up at 36 and your egg reserve is gone. And then that’s when you now decide that you want to have kids. So, I’m really a big advocate for egg freezing now,” she said.
Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a medical process where a woman’s eggs are extracted, frozen, and stored for future use. This allows women to preserve their fertility and increase the chances of having biological children later in life.
While the practice has become more common in parts of Europe, North America and Asia, it is still not widely discussed in Africa due to cultural stigma, religious beliefs and limited awareness.
She is encouraging women to take control of their reproductive health and make decisions that align with their personal timelines rather than succumbing to societal pressure.
The singer also highlighted that egg freezing is not about rejecting natural motherhood but preserving the opportunity to choose when to have children.
Her advocacy is helping shift mindsets and ensuring that women understand they can have both career fulfilment now and motherhood later on their own terms.