In a shocking twist that’s rocked the Nigerian entertainment scene, Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has officially parted ways with her long-time manager, Mekka, over allegations of financial misconduct involving booking payments.
According to insiders close to the singer’s camp, Mekka—who was in charge of handling Tiwa’s bookings—allegedly diverted several payments made by event organizers and brands into his personal account without the knowledge or consent of the singer or her management team. This breach of trust reportedly spans multiple high-paying gigs, both locally and internationally.
The issue came to light after a series of delayed payments and complaints from organizers prompted Tiwa’s team to launch an internal audit. It was during this review that the shocking discovery was made. Upon confirming the irregularities, Tiwa acted swiftly by terminating Mekka’s contract and cutting all professional ties.
“This is a serious betrayal,” a source close to the singer said. “Tiwa trusted him with her brand, her business, and her money. She’s disappointed but focused on moving forward.”
Tiwa Savage’s legal team is said to be considering legal action against the ex-manager, while steps are already being taken to restructure her management and bookings operations to avoid such occurrences in the future.
Fans have applauded the singer’s swift decision and urged her to stay focused on her music and not let the betrayal derail her momentum, especially with several international tours and collaborations in the pipeline.
As of now, Tiwa Savage has not made a public statement about the incident, but industry watchers believe the fallout could have ripple effects across the Nigerian entertainment industry, especially in how artists handle internal business operations going forward.