After a five-year hiatus from releasing full-length projects, Tiwa Savage, widely regarded as the Queen of Afrobeats made a grand comeback with her album This One Is Personal, which shot straight to No. 1 on Nigeria’s iTunes Albums chart within hours of release.
More than just a commercial milestone, This One Is Personal marks a compelling shift in Tiwa’s artistry. Described as her most vulnerable project yet, the album delves deep into themes of love, heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery. Its emotional honesty has resonated powerfully with both fans and critics, signaling a bold new chapter in her career.
The album wasn’t an overnight success, it was a well-orchestrated return. Back in April 2025, Tiwa dropped a deeply emotional teaser titled This One Is Personal, featuring spoken-word lines like:
“This one is personal. It’s the every time I fell and still found a way to shine…every lesson dressed in pain…”
“I wear my dress tight, big ass, sexy tattoo on my left thigh…Don’t box me in…”
The album stands out for its emotional authenticity, genre fusion, and global craftsmanship.
This latest triumph is yet another jewel in Tiwa’s crown. Her artistry from early days with hits like Once Upon a Time, R.E.D., and Celia, to her EP Water & Garri, which earned acclaim for its sonic richness has consistently elevated Afrobeats on the global stage.
Moreover, This One Is Personal builds on her legacy of authenticity, whether it’s candidly sharing her experiences as a single mother, fueling thoughtful conversations about Nigeria’s economy, or dauntlessly exploring new creative mediums.
Tiwa Savage’s This One Is Personal isn’t just an album, it’s a declaration. It’s her opening chapter after a long silence, an emotionally immersive journey that immediately shot to No. 1 on the iTunes chart. With its raw honesty, R&B-tinged soul, and global artistry, it reinforces her reign as one of Africa’s most compelling voices, and proves that her evolution as an artist still has so much more to offer.
