TIWA SAVAGE
Mrs. Tiwa Savage Balogun is one Nigerian female artist with the phrase “star” written all over her. This Nigerian beauty is a triple threat with her natural songwriting ability, her electrifying stage presence and a voice that stays powerful through many stages.
Mrs. Savage took over Africa with the single “Kele Kele Love”, which went on to become an anthem for women everywhere around as it took the number one spot on numerous radio and television stations across the continent.
Her big break was at age 16 when she started off a background singer for George Michael. Her determination didn`t stop there as she went on to do backup singing for a host of artistes including Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Blu Cantrell, Kelly Clarkson, Andreas Bocelli, Ms Dynamite, and much more.
This University of Kent graduate has written for some of today`s A-list artistes and producers and has also received numerous song-writing credits. She has won the City People Entertainment Award for ”˜Female Musician of the Year`, ”˜Best R&B Soul Song` for ”˜Kele Kele Love` at the Afrotainment Museke Online Music Awards, ”˜Most Stylish Female Artiste` at the FAB Magazine Awards and ”˜Most Promising Act` at the Dynamix Youth Awards. She also picked up the ”˜Best Female Act` at MTV Africa Music Awards, Best Vocal Performance (Female) (The Headies), and was nominated for the ”˜BET International Act Award`.
Her hard work has paid off so much she is a brand ambassador for MTN, Pepsi and Forte Oil.