Tiwa Savage loses dad

Pop singer Tiwa Savage has announced the death of her father.

The 41-year-old made the announcement in a social media post on Monday night.

“Early hours of this morning you made a peaceful transition,” the Isale Eko, Lagos-born entertainer began

Very little is known publicly about Tiwa’s father, but the singer hinted that he had been ill for a while.

“You fought till the very end, you really fought daddy, it’s been rough for you these past couple years but you are resting now.

“This is tough on me, I’m so numb, so weak.

“Rest In Perfect Peace my King

“I love you daddy,” she added in her post.

Tiwa made a rare post about her dad in February 2017 to celebrate his birthday.

“Happy birthday daddy,” was all she wrote back then.