Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage delivered more than music at her sold-out London show on Sunday night — she delivered a family moment fans will never forget. The singer’s 10-year-old son, Jamil Balogun, stunned the crowd at KOKO in Camden when he joined his mother on stage to perform Skepta’s rap verse on “On The Low.”
The concert, which was part of the rollout for her fourth studio album This One Is Personal, had already been billed as one of Tiwa’s most intimate shows. But Jamil’s confident cameo, complete with his youthful swagger and effortless delivery, drew thunderous cheers and cemented the night as unforgettable. “This is a priceless memory,” one fan tweeted as clips of the moment quickly went viral across social media.
For Tiwa Savage, the show carried extra weight. She had declared beforehand that it would be free for fans, explaining: “This one is personal.” The gesture reflected the deeply emotional nature of her new project, which she describes as her most vulnerable work to date.
Jamil’s growing presence in Tiwa’s life and career has become a tender subplot to her global success. Just weeks earlier, she shared clips from their trip to Tokyo, where mother and son explored Japanese culture — from tea ceremonies to serene garden strolls. Fans praised her for balancing superstardom with motherhood in such a graceful way.
The KOKO concert also doubled as a cultural statement: Afrobeats is not only filling arenas worldwide but also bringing generational connections to its stage. Watching a second-generation star like Jamil confidently step into the spotlight highlighted the global reach and family legacy embedded in the genre.
Industry watchers noted that Tiwa Savage’s decision to let her son shine echoed a broader shift in Afrobeats artists humanizing their stories — blending family, vulnerability, and creativity into performances that fans can connect with beyond the music.
As the night closed, Tiwa reminded her audience why she remains one of Africa’s most beloved performers: unmatched artistry, raw authenticity, and the ability to turn even a massive London show into an intimate family celebration. And for Jamil, his first big stage appearance may have just been the start of something bigger.
