Tiwatope Savage popularly know as Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. In this article, You are going to discover interesting facts about her, such as her birthday (age), career, net worth, awards, and several other facts.

Tiwa is one of the most talked-about and talented singer in Nigeria. The talented mother of one have released several hit songs.

Biography, Early life & Education

Tiwa Savage was born in Ikeja, Lagos State. However, at age 11, she relocated with her family to London.

During her high school days, she played trombone in a local orchestra band.

At age 16, she got the chance to be a backup singer for the popular singers George Michael and Mary J. Blige

Tiwa also lent her vocal recordings to many stars musicians, like, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Emma Bunton, Andrea Bocelli, and the likes of them.

She had also performed on the same stage with the likes of 50 Cent, Eminem, Destiny’s Child, Robbie Williams, Sting.

The talented singer attended University of Kent in England where she graduated with a degree in Business Administration.

She also bagged a professional music degree from Berklee College of Music, Boston.

She once worked at The Royal Bank of Scotland.

Birthday & age – How old is Tiwa Savage?

The “Kele Kele Love” crooner was born on 5th of February 1980. Hence, she is currently 44 years old.

If you are one of her fans, you might want to create some time to send her some good wishes on her special day.

Is Tiwa Savage married? Any kids?

The mother of one was once married to Tunji Balogun – “Tee Billz”. On 23rd November 2013, the couple did their traditional marriage at the Ark in Lekki.

One year later, their white wedding was held at the Armani Hotel in Dubai on the 26th of April 2014.

On 1st January 2015, Tiwa and Tunji declared openly that they were expecting their first baby. Subsequently, the couple had their son, Jamil on 28th April 2016.

Tunji, however, accused his wife of adultery and his mother-in-law of witchcraft.

During a 45-minute interview with This Day newspaper and Pulse Nigeria, Tiwa broadly addressed her husband’s prolonged social media posts regarding their marriage.

She refuted her husband’s adultery claims and went further to accuse him of financial recklessness, drug addiction and abandonment.

She also reiterated there that her marriage to him was over.

Career

Tiwa made her debut studio album “Once Upon a Time” was released on 3 July 2013 with seven other singles.

In 2009, Tiwa signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. The deal enabled her write for Monica, Kat, Babyface, Fantasia and Mýa.

She has however, received merits for her contribution to Monica’s soul-tinged ballad “Catch Me”.

Her contribution with Fantasia on the song “Collard Greens & Cornbread” earned the American recording artist a Grammy nomination in 2010.

She wrote Deluna’s “Push Push”, featuring Akon and Jaicko’s “Oh Yeah”, featuring Snoop Dogg.

Tiwa has also performed background vocals on Whitney Houston’s album I Look to You in 2009.

Incited by the growth of the Nigerian music industry, Tiwa decided to move back to Nigeria. On reaching Nigeria, she signed with Mavin Records in 2012. She is no longer with Mavins Records.

She made her film debut “For Coloured Girls” with the likes of Joke Silva and Ireti Doyle. An adaptation of the American stage play. 

In June 2016, there were reports that Tiwa had signed a management and publishing deal with Roc Nation.

However, it was until 29th July 2016, that she made it official by confirming the deal through her Instagram account – This deal makes her the first Nigerian artist to be signed to the label. I

In July 2019, Tiwa featured on “Keys to the Kingdom”, a track she co-wrote for Beyoncé’s soundtrack album The Lion King, The Gift.

She featured on the track alongside Mr Eazi.

Tiwa Savage was included in the lineup of artists who performed at the 2019 Wireless Festival on 13th March.

On 2nd May 2019, Universal Music Group endorsed Tiwa Savage to a seven-year publishing and distribution deal.

She performed background vocals on “Èkó”, a slow-burning ballad from Coldplay’s eighth studio album ” Everday Life”.

Songs

Here are some of Tiwa’s song:

• All Over
• Ma Lo
• Kele Kele Love
• Let Them Know
• Eminado
• Ello Baby
• My Darling
• Get It Now
• Shotan
• Attention
• Keys To The Kindom
• Standing Ovation
• Without My Heart
• Keys To The City Remix
• Birthday
• Wanted
• Say It
• If I Start To Talk
• Sugarcane
• Go Down
• Olorun Mi
• One
• African waist
• Your Love
• Owo Mi Day
• Kolobi
• Wait Refix
• 49-99

Awards & nomination

Having started her musical career at an early age, the singer has been nominated and won many awards.

Here are some of Tiwa’s awards and nomination

• FAB Magazine Awards for Most Stylish Female Artiste (2011)
• Dynamix All Youth Awards for Most Promising Act (2011)
• City People Entertainment Awards for Female Musician of the Year. (2011)
• Afrotainment Museke Online Music Awards for Best R&B Soul Song (2011)
• Channel O Music Video Awards for Most Gifted R&B Music Video of the Year
• The Headies for Best Vocal Performance (Female) (2012)
• Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) for Best Highlife (2012)
• MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 for Best Female (2014)
• City People Entertainment Awards for Female Musician of The Year (2014)
• African Muzik Magazine Awards for Best Female West Africa (2014)
• 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year and Female Artist of the Year
• 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards for Most Gifted Female
• The Headies 2014 for Best Reggae/Dancehall Single
• COSON Song Awards for Best Collabo Song

Net worth

According to several sources online, the singer’s net worth has been estimated to be around $4.8 million.

However, Tiwa has not come out to confirm or debunk the estimation.

Some interesting facts of Tiwa

In 2006, Tiwa participated in the UK edition of The X Factor. She made it to the 24th round. She was, However, evicted at round 12.

Tiwa has been involved in youth empowerment and breast cancer screening projects and has raised funds to build schools in Nigeria.

Tiwa savage has performed in a couple of international shows.

She is a brand ambassador to numerous brands such as Nestle, Maggi chicken cubes, Forte Oil, Pepsi, and Konga.

Tiwa Savage established the 323 Entertainment record label with her former manager and husband Tunji “Tee Billz”.

While studying at Berklee College of Music, she networked with several musicians like Scott Coleman, Keith Harris, Derek Pate, Radar Ellis and Darien Dorsey.

During an interview with journalist Brenda Pike, she said she collaborated with producers like Sossick, Chuck Harmony, Warren “Oak” Felder.

In July 2013, she signed an endorsement deal with MTN Nigeria said to be worth ₦30 million.

The Moe Musa-directed visuals for “Wanted” was released on 28 May 2014. It captured Tiwa Savage putting on a nude bodysuit and touching herself suggestively.

The video’s release sparked a huge public backlash across various social media platforms.

In January 2019, YouTube shut down the video for “One” following accusations of copyright violations.

However, Youtube restored it after as it can’t be traced back to a copyright violation, on 2 March 2019

Here’s a summary of Tiwatope’s Savage profile:

• Full name: Tiwatope Savage
• Date of birth: 5th February 1980
• Age: 44.
• State of Origin: Lagos state
• Marital status: Married
• Years active: 1996 till present
• Nationality: Nigerian