Tiwa Savage Earns Praise for Respectful Gesture to Osinbajo at UNGA”

Nigerians Applaud Tiwa Savage’s Respectful Gesture Toward Osinbajo at UNGA

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has sparked widespread admiration after a video of her respectful greeting to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York went viral.

In the clip, Tiwa Savage is seen offering a culturally significant gesture — bowing slightly while exchanging pleasantries with Osinbajo. Many Nigerians online praised the act as a reflection of Yoruba tradition, where showing deference to elders is considered a mark of humility and respect.

Social media users hailed Savage not just for her global music achievements but also for upholding cultural values on an international stage. The moment has since stirred conversations on the importance of maintaining Nigerian traditions even in global settings.