Tiwa Savage reveals how pregnancy impacted her voice and emotional state during the recording of her critically acclaimed R.E.D album

Tiwa Savage pregnancy affected R.E.D in profound ways, as the Nigerian singer opened up about the challenges she faced while recording one of her most acclaimed projects.

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Speaking during an interview on Afrobeats Intelligence, the songstress shared how her pregnancy journey shaped both her vocal delivery and emotional state throughout the album’s production.

The award-winning singer recalled that the process of recording R.E.D was marked by intense physical strain and deep emotional vulnerability.

“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, offering fans a rare look behind the scenes of her creative process.

Savage explained that the physical changes she experienced meant that her vocal range was limited. As a result, she had to adjust several parts of the album to suit her new reality.

“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 her time at Mavin Records, Tiwa Savage spoke fondly of the support she received during those demanding months. She was the first female artist at the label to go through pregnancy, and her experience became a learning curve not just for her, but for her team as well.

“I was the first person to have a baby in Mavin. So whenever they noticed my energy going down, Jazzy would tell them to get me my cravings, which were eggs and bread,” she recounted with warmth and gratitude.

Tiwa Savage joined Mavin Records in 2012 and stayed until 2019, after which she signed with Universal Music Group. Her time at Mavin saw her rise to continental stardom and establish herself as one of the most influential women in the African music industry.

Though R.E.D remains a landmark album in her discography, its backstory now carries even more weight. The singer’s openness about that period shows the depth of personal sacrifice and resilience behind the music.

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Tiwa Savage’s revelation is a powerful reminder that behind every success story lies a journey of endurance, transformation, and unwavering commitment to one’s craft.