Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, in a surprise video call, celebrated Tobi Amusan for her outstanding performance at the hurdles event in the 2022 World Athletics Championships.
The Afrobeats queen in a congratulatory video, gushed over the 25-year-old Amusan, who ran a time of 12.06 seconds, to win gold in the final of the championships on Sunday.
Tiwa Savage had a virtual time out with Amusan, who has been trying to get in touch with her via Facetime.
While praying for Amusan, the 42-year-old singer expressed gratitude to Amusan for making Nigerians, especially the women proud.
Savage pledged her full support for the athlete, saying “Thank you, thank you. God bless you. Any support, anything, I’m with you a 100%. I’m so happy for you,” Tiwa said as she gushed over Tobi.
“I was about to post you. I picked up my phone and I got a message from Papa that you are trying to reach me. I was like, Wow!! I can’t wait to see you!, she said.
This article was updated 6 days ago
