A viral video of Nigerian music superstar Tiwa Savage kneeling to greet Don Jazzy has generated massive buzz online. The clip, recorded at an indoor gathering, shows Tiwa respectfully acknowledging her former boss in a traditional Yoruba manner.
Tiwa Kneels to Greet Don Jazzy
In the short video, Tiwa is seen greeting several attendees before suddenly noticing Don Jazzy. She immediately approached him, dropped to her knees, and offered a warm greeting.
A surprised Don Jazzy quickly helped her up, embraced her, and both shared a smile an exchange that has since sparked widespread reactions across social media.
Fans Share Their Reactions
Many Nigerians praised the gesture as a sign of humility and cultural pride.
The Lanister wrote: “Yoruba culture is still the best. No matter all your achievements and position, a true Yoruba will always go down to greet an elder.”
Kurlinx added: “Respect takes you places and will keep you in such places. Nothing like outgrowing respect. If e dey, e always dey.”
Psalm commented: “Why she no go knee 😂 don jazzy has really done a lot for her via her music 🎶 career and Ik Don jazzy is a humble man he would do the same to make her happy.”
Ola Marciano wrote: “We’re well trained to respect. You can’t take that out of Yoruba people.. We’re children of love and unity.”
Thor Hibb reacted: “You can kneel for outsider but it’s hard to kneel for your husband, yeyebrity. Eye service is all I see hear!”
Babajide added: “That’s one thing you can’t take away from us the Yorubas we are not like igbos who wake up their fathers with a kick in the butt in the morning.”
Watch the video here…