Afrobeats powerhouse and award-winning singer, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about the challenges she faced recording music while pregnant, revealing how the experience took a toll on her vocal ability and creative process.
Speaking during a candid conversation on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Tiwa shared emotional details about recording her critically acclaimed album ‘R.E.D’ while expecting her son. According to her, pregnancy significantly impacted her vocal range, forcing her to adjust certain aspects of the album’s production.
“I was pregnant when I recorded ‘R.E.D’. I would be in the studio crying with my big belly. It was a struggle to record the album,” she revealed.
Tiwa explained that her pregnancy limited her ability to hit certain vocal notes, which led to necessary changes in the arrangement of some tracks. “I changed the key of some of the songs in the album because being pregnant affected how I could hit some notes,” she said.
Reflecting on that period, the Koroba crooner also recalled the warmth and support she received from her team at Mavin Records, led by music mogul Don Jazzy. At the time, she was the first artiste under the label to have a baby.
“I was the first person to have a baby in Mavin, so whenever they notice my energy is going down, Jazzy will tell them to get me my cravings which are eggs and bread,” she fondly recounted.
Tiwa Savage signed with Mavin Records in 2012, where she rose to mainstream prominence with hits like ‘Kele Kele Love’ and ‘Eminado’. She eventually exited the label in 2019 to join Universal Music Group, expanding her global reach and cementing her status as one of Africa’s most influential female artistes.
Her revelation offers fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the sacrifices and resilience that shaped her artistry during a pivotal time in her life and career.
