Tiwa Savage

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tiwa Savage
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 5, 1980(1980-02-05)
Age	44
Birthplace	Ikeja
Country	Nigeria
Horoscope	Aquarius

Tiwa Savage Biography

Tiwa Savage is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on February 5, 1980 in Ikeja, Nigeria. Nigerian R&B artist who debuted her first track, “Without My Heart,” in the year 2011. She has also co-written songs for other artists, such as Nigerian R&B singer who released her debut single, “Without My Heart,” in 2011. She has cowritten songs for other artists, like Fantasia Barrino‘s “Collard Greens & Cornbread.”‘s “Collard Greens & Cornbread.”

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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. Blige. 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.

In 2006, Savage participated in the UK edition of The X Factor and advanced to the final 24, but ended up being the 12th person to be evicted. While participating, she had difficulty dealing with the limelight. She said, “You have to always realize that people are watching. When I got the bad news that I wasn’t getting through [to the final 12] it was a really painful time. But you still have to learn how to hold that until you get home. Because you don’t want to just let everything out. People admire you and want to see that you’re strong; they don’t want to see you breaking down.”

There is a sister called Sola. She got married to the manager Tunji “Tee Billz” on November 23rd, 2013.

Tiwa Savage Net Worth

Tiwa Savage is one of the richest R &B Singer from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tiwa Savage 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She went to in the Berklee College of Music and graduated in 2007. She appeared on The X Factor (UK) and was able to make it to the final 24.

She sang songs such as “Love Me (x3)” as well as “Kele Kele,” which are performed in part in her native tongue of Yoruba.

Tiwatope Savage was born on 5 February 1980, in Isale Eko, Lagos State, Nigeria. Her family relocated to London when she was 11 years old. While attending secondary school, she was a trombone player for her school’s orchestra band. Savage graduated with a degree in accounting from the University of Kent, and started working at The Royal Bank of Scotland. She did backup vocals for English singer George Michael at the age of 16, and lent vocals to other musicians such as Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Blu Cantrell, Emma Bunton, Kelly Clarkson, Andrea Bocelli and Ms. Dynamite. Savage enrolled at Berklee College of Music and graduated with a degree in professional music in 2007. While reminiscing about her experiences there, she said she was motivated by the drive and passion of the younger students. She also said she needed the school’s atmosphere.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Tiwa Savage Dating?

According to our records, Tiwa Savage married to Tunji Balogun. As of December 1, 2023, Tiwa Savage’s is not dating anyone.

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In December 2011, Savage co-hosted the second season of Nigerian Idol alongside IllRymz. She made her film debut with Joke Silva and Ireti Doyle in the stage adaptation of For Coloured Girls. Savage established the 323 Entertainment record label with her former manager and husband Tunji “Tee Billz” Balogun, to whom she got engaged on 5 February 2013. She joined Mavin Records in 2012 and was one of the lead acts on the label’s compilation album Solar Plexus (2012). While attending Berklee College of Music, she networked with musicians Keith Harris, Derek Pate, Scott Coleman, Radar Ellis, and Darien Dorsey. In an interview with journalist Brenda Pike, she said she collaborated with producers Chuck Harmony, Warren “Oak” Felder, and Sossick, among others. She said her debut studio album would include songs in her native tongue. Savage was featured on the remix of “Oyi” in 2012. Prior to collaborating with Flavour, she recorded her own version of the song.

Facts & Trivia

Tiwa Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Tiwa Savage celebrates birthday on February 5 of every year.

In June 2014, Savage collaborated with Mi Casa, Lola Rae, Sarkodie, Diamond Platnumz and Davido on “Africa Rising”, a song for DStv’s campaign of the same name. The campaign was created to inspire Africans to partake in community- based social investment projects. The accompanying music video for “Africa Rising” was shot and directed by South African production house Callback Dreams. The artists performed the song at the Africa Rising launch ceremony in Mauritius.

Top Facts about Tiwa Savage

1. Tiwa Savage is a Nigerian singer born in 1980.
2. She has won multiple awards, including MTV Africa Music Awards.
3. Her debut album “Once Upon a Time” was released in 2013.
4. In 2018, she became the first African female to win the MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act.
5. Tiwa Savage has collaborated with international artists such as Beyoncé and Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
6. She signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2019.
7. Tiwa Savage has over 10 million followers on Instagram.
8. She is known for her hit songs “All Over” and “Ma Lo”.
9. The singer has been featured on Forbes Africa’s “30 Under 30” list twice.
10. Tiwa Savage is an ambassador for Pepsi and Pampers Nigeria.

Is WizKid and Tiwa Savage in a relationship?

After being criticised for the the age gap, Tiwa attempted to debunk the rumours of a romance by speaking on Wizkid in a radio interview with beat 99.9FM, where she explained: “ We are friends, very good friends. There are few benefits; we do shows together, we do music together, we make money together”.

Is Tiwa Savage single?

Tiwa Savage
Spouse(s)| Tunji Balogun ​ ​ ( m. 2013; div. 2018)​
Children| 1
Awards| Full list
Musical career

What is Tiwa Savage's real name?

Tiwatope Savage-Balogun

Is Tiwa Savage Igbo or Yoruba?

I was born in Abia State. My late father, a Yoruba man, was a retired commissioner of police, while my mother is an Igbo-born businesswoman. I wasn’t one of those kids that attended parties, because my father was a disciplinarian. However, growing up was fun for me.

Who is Wizkid lover now?

Tiwa Savage is the latest girlfriend of Wizkid. Tiwa and Wizkid have appeared together on latest shows as lovebirds.