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Tiwa Savage
The Nigerian singer who blended R&B and Afrobeats on songs such as Eminado and Somebody’s Son.
Once Upon a Time · Celia
- Born
- 5 February 1980
- Birthplace
- Nigeria
More people
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage moved from backing vocals and songwriting abroad to a leading recording career in Nigeria. Her work spans English, Yoruba and Nigerian Pidgin.
Early life
Lagos to London
Moved to Britain with her family as a child.
Music education
Studied at Berklee College of Music.
Career
- 2000s
Backing vocals and songwriting
Worked internationally before releasing her own music.
- 2012
Mavin Records
Joined the Nigerian label after returning to Nigeria.
- 2019
Universal Music
Signed an international recording agreement.
Selected work
Once Upon a Time
Her debut studio album.
Celia
An album named for her mother.
Water & Garri
An EP blending Afrobeats and R&B.
Beyond music
Education
Also earned a business-related degree before her full-time music career.
Acting
Starred in the film Water & Garri.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Universal Music Group — recording career ↗Photo: TCD Photography. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
