Tiwa Savage, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Tiwa Savage

Nigerian singer

Date of Birth: 05-Feb-1980

Place of Birth: Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Profession: actor, singer-songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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About Tiwa Savage

  • Tiwatope Savage (born 5 February 1980), known professionally as Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress.
  • Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education.
  • Five years later, she began her music career doing backup vocals for artists such as George Michael and Mary J.
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  • After participating in the UK edition of The X Factor and graduating from Berklee College of Music, Savage signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009.
  • Inspired by the growth of the Nigerian music industry, Savage moved back to Nigeria and signed with Mavin Records in 2012.
  • She made an appearance on the label's 2012 compilation album Solar Plexus.Her debut studio album Once Upon a Time was released on 3 July 2013.
  • It was supported by seven singles: "Kele Kele Love", "Love Me (3x)", "Without My Heart", "Ife Wa Gbona", "Folarin", "Olorun Mi" and "Eminado".
  • The album was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and for Best R&B/Pop Album at The Headies 2014.
  • Savage's second studio album R.E.D was released on 19 December 2015.
  • It yielded two singles: "My Darlin" and "Standing Ovation".
  • In June 2016, Savage signed a management and publishing deal with Roc Nation.
  • In September 2017, she released her debut EP Sugarcane.
  • R.E.D and Sugarcane have both been nominated for Best Album at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
  • In November 2018, Savage won Best African Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards, becoming the first woman to win the category.
  • In May 2019, she announced her record deal with Universal Music Group and exit from Mavin Records.
  • Savage sings in English and Yoruba; her music is a blend of Afrobeats, R&B, pop and hip-hop.
  • Savage's contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned her several achievements.
  • She has been involved in youth empowerment and breast cancer screening projects and has raised funds to build schools in Nigeria.

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