Lagos, Nigeria – October 4, 2025 – In a bombshell revelation that’s dredging up old Afrobeats beef and sending fans into a nostalgia-fueled frenzy, singer Seyi Shay has dished on a personal betrayal that hit too close to home: her former personal assistant’s steamy affair with Tunji “Teebillz” Balogun, the ex-husband of her once-rival Tiwa Savage. The 39-year-old “Right Now” hitmaker dropped the jaw-dropping details during a candid appearance on Loose Talk Podcast this week, tying the drama to the infamous 2021 salon showdown that saw her and Tiwa trading barbs in a viral clip that’s still meme gold.
Seyi, a mom of one who’s been riding high on her recent single “Peace of Mind,” recounted the moment of truth with unflinching candor. “I was pregnant at the time, and we were at a bar,” she shared, painting a vivid picture of vulnerability amid her high-stakes career. Her PA, wracked with guilt post the Seyi-Tiwa clash, allegedly burst into tears and confessed: “I’ve been seeing Teebillz.” The assistant, fearing her secret fling might have fueled the fire between the two divas, apologized profusely, convinced it was the missing link in their long-simmering feud. Seyi, ever the diplomat, emphasized there was no bad blood from her end – but the irony? Priceless.
This isn’t just tabloid fodder; it’s a thread pulling at the seams of one of Naija music’s most explosive sagas. Flashback to June 2021: Seyi and Tiwa crossed paths at a Lekki salon, where tempers flared over alleged shade-throwing – Seyi accused Tiwa of “talking down” on her, while Tiwa fired back with iconic lines like “You think you’re a big girl?” The video exploded, racking up millions of views and pitting stans against each other. Roots trace even deeper to 2019, when Seyi’s freestyle jabs in the #FvckYouChallenge seemed aimed at Tiwa, slamming “industry blockers” and fueling whispers of sabotage. Teebillz, who split from Tiwa in 2016 amid explosive social media rants about infidelity and industry snakes, has long been a lightning rod – his 2024 reconciliation with Tiwa for co-parenting their son Jamil only added layers to the lore.
Seyi’s podcast drop has X ablaze, with #SeyiShayPA and #TeebillzAffair trending as netizens dissect every angle. “PA said ‘oops, my bad for the Tiwa beef’ 😭 – Naija drama never ends,” quipped one user, while another defended: “Seyi handled it like a queen; no wonder she’s thriving now.” The singer, who’s evolved from the fray into a vocal advocate for mental health in music (post her own industry burnout confessions), used the story to underscore forgiveness: “She thought it caused the fight, but honey, our issues were bigger than that.”
Teebillz, now a life coach and occasional social media provocateur, hasn’t responded yet, but his history of airing laundry – from bashing Toke Makinwa to touting his parenting wins over Tiwa – suggests he might not stay silent long. Tiwa, busy with her “Cigarette” era and global tours, remains mum, but the timing – amid her fresh 2Baba collabs – feels like poetic chaos.
As Seyi preps for her “Happy Vibes Only” tour kickoff next month, this unfiltered gem reminds us: in Afrobeats, where hits and hearts collide, the realest lyrics are often off the record. Will this spark a full reconciliation, or just more receipts? The mic’s open.
Your thoughts on the ultimate betrayal? Spill below, and catch Seyi’s full pod on Loose Talk YouTube. Who’s winning the glow-up game – Seyi or Tiwa?