Nigerian Singer Tiwatope Savage "Tiwa Savage" Biography & Net Worth 2020 (See Details)
Nigerian Singer Tiwatope Savage "Tiwa Savage" Biography & Net Worth 2020 (See Details)
Tiwa Savage is a musician, songwriter and actress. She is one of the top Nigerian female artistes with great influence and vibe. Overtime, she has won several awards. She’s celebrated all over the world and her style of music is a mix of Afropop, Soul and R&B.
Tiwa Savage Background
Tiwatope Savage popularly known as Tiwa Savage was born on the 5th of February 1980 in Ikeja, Lagos State. At age 11, her family relocated with her to London. Afterwards, she attended University of Kent, England and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. In addition, Savage holds a professional music degree from Berklee College of Music, Boston.
While in Music school, she networked with several alumni of the school such as Derek Pate, Keith Harris, Scott Coleman, Dairen Dorsey and Radar Ellis.
Tiwa got married to Tunji Balogun, ‘Tee Billz’ in 2014 at Armani Hotel, Dubai. They are blessed with a son, Jamil Balogun. However, due to unresolved marital challenges, Tiwa Savage in an interview with Thisday Newspaper said that her marriage to Tee Billz is over.
Tiwa Savage Music Career
While in high school, Tiwa played trombone instrument for her school’s orchestral band. Thereafter, at age 16, she did backup vocals for George Michael. Not only that, she also did lent vocals to the likes of Mary J Blige,
Blu Cantrell, Emma Bunton, Chaka Khan, Kelly Clarkson, Ms Dynamite and Andrea Bocelli, to mention a few.
As a matter of fact, Tiwa has performed on stage with high profile musicians like 50cent, Eminem, Black Eyed Peas, Robbie Williams, and Destiny’s Child.
When Tiwa decided to extend her music career into Nigeria, she got criticism and discouragements from people who think she cannot compete with the likes of Tuface and Wizkid. Inspite of that, she determined to give it a shot. Afterwards, she released her first single, ‘Kele Kele Love’ which was widely accepted and gained global recognition.
In 2009, Tiwa signed a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Through the contract, she was able to write:
Monica’s ‘Catch Me’ which earned her songwriting credits
Jaicko’s ‘Oh Yeah’ featuring Snoop Dogg
Kat Deluna’s ‘Push Push’ featuring Akon and David Guetta.
In addition, Tiwa Savage wrote for Babyface, Fantasia Barrino, and Mya. Meanwhile, her collaboration with Fantasia Barrino on the song “Collard Greens & Cornbread” earned her grammy nomination in 2010. Tiwa Savage is the brain behind the background vocal of Whitney Houston’s album ‘I Look to You’ (2009).
During Nigeria’s 52nd Independence, Tiwa Savage performed her version of the Nigerian Anthem ‘Arise, O Compatriots’.
Tiwa Savage Outside Music
Aside Music, Tiwa also worked for Royal Bank of Scotland after graduating from University of Kent. Also, she co-hosted ‘Nigerian Idol Season 2‘ with IIIRymz. For the first time, Tiwa featured in the Nigerian adaptation of the movie, ‘For Colored Girls’ alongside, Joke Silva, Iretiola Doyle, Matilda Obaseki, Marcy Dolapo, Jumoke Ladi Lawal and Reanne Weruche Opia.
The X-Factor
Tiwa Savage took part in the 2006 UK edition of The X-Factor, a television music competition franchise powered by SYCOtv. Fortunately, she made it to the final 24 but couldn’t get through to the final 12. According to her, it was a really painful experience but she pulled through.
Tiwa Savage Endorsements and Collaborations
Tiwa signed a distribution and management deal with Roc Nation in June 2016. She is also the first female artist to be endorsed by Pepsi. Not only that, she is also a brand ambassador to Forte Oil, Star Radler and Maggi as well. In addition to that, she signed an endorsement deal worth N30million with MTN Nigeria in July, 2013.
Tiwa Savage has collaborated with several Artists within and outside Nigeria. She worked together with Waje, Praiz, Timi Dakolo and Pamela Egoh on the Ovation Red Carol theme song titled ‘Higer‘. Savage’s other collaborations includes:
Flavour N’abania’s ‘Oyi’ (Remix), 2012.
Reekado Bank’s ‘Turn It Up’, 2014.
Patoranking’s ‘Girlie O’ (Remix), 2014
DSTV Campaign song ‘African Rising’ together with Micasa, Lola Rae, Sarkodie, Diamond and Davido, 2014
‘Get it Now’ (Remix) ft Omarion, 2014
‘Lova Lova’ ft Duncan Mighty, 2018
Skales’s ‘Pressure’, 2018
WSTRN ‘Love Struck’ with Mr Eazi, 2018
Sol’s ‘Girl Next Door’, 2019
DiJa’s ‘The Way You Are’, 2018
Tiwa Savage Personal Awards and Nominations
Most Stylish Female Artiste, FAB Magazine Awards, 2011
Most Promising Act, Dynamix All Youth Awards, 2011
Female Musician of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2012
The Best Vocal Performance (Female), The Headies, 2012
Nigeria Entertainment Award, Best New Act of the Year and Best POP /R&B Artist of the Year, 2012
Best Female West Africa, African Muzik Magazine Awards, 2014
MTV Africa Music Awards, Best Female Award, 2014
Best International Act: Africa, BET Awards, 2014
World’s Best Live Act and World’s Best Entertainer of the Year, World Music Award, 2014
World Revelation and Artiste of the Year, The Headies, 2014
MOBO Awards, Best African Act and Musician of the Year (Female) 2013
Female Musician of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2014
female Artist and Best POP/R&B Artist of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2014
Best African Act, MOBO Awards, 2014
African Artiste of the Year, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, 2015
Best brand ambassador for MTN, ELOY Awards, 2015
Female Artiste of the Year, City People Award, 2015
One Africa Music fest – Best African Performance, WatsUp TV Awards 2016
Best African Act, MTN Europe Music Awards, 2018
Tiwa Savage Record Labels
Tiwa established her record label, 323 Entertainment Record with her former manager and husband, Tunji ‘Tee-billz’ Balogun. In 2012, she joined the Don Jazzy led Mavins Record as a recording artist. She was one of the lead act on the label’s compilation album ‘Solar Plexus’ in 2012.
Afterwards, on May 1st, 2014, Mavin Records released her first collaborative album, ‘Dorobucci’ which was a big hit. The album featured the Mavin’s Crew: Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, Reekado Banks, Di’Ja, Korede Bello, D’ Prince and Dr. SID.
In May, 2019, Tiwa Savage left Mavins Record to join an international record label, Universal Music Group (UMG). Henceforth, Tiwa’s future music will be released through her new label’s operation in over 60 countries. Her new executive producers are Efe Ogbeni of Regime Music Societe and Vanessa Amadi-Ogbonna.
Tiwa Savage Top Songs
Tiwa Savage Net Worth
Tiwa savage has performed in a couple of international shows and she is a brand ambassador to different brands like Nestle Maggi chicken cubes, Forte Oil, Pepsi, and Konga. Tiwa Savage’s net worth is currently estimated at ₦5 Billion.
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