Tiwa Savage
Tiwa is a British-Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress with a net worth of $6 million in the United States as of 2022.
She began her career delivering backup vocals for musicians such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige, and later established herself as one of the industry’s most notable vocalists.
Tiwa Savage rose to prominence in 2013 when she released her debut studio album, Once Upon a Time.
The album was successful and featured seven songs, including Kele Kele Love, Love Me (three times), Without My Heart, Ife Wa Gbona, Eminado Folarin, and Olorun Mi.
Since then, she has launched multiple hit singles and achieved widespread recognition in the music industry.
In 2009, Savage inked a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing after attracting the interest of multiple record labels.
In this article, we will discuss Tiwa Savage’s overall net worth, including her salary, revenue sources, career, biography, and lifestyle.
Profile:
- Name: Tiwatope Savage
- Nickname:Tiwa Savage
- Age: 42 years of age
- Date of Birth: February 5, 1980
- Place of birth: Isale Eko, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- State of origin: Lagos State, Nigeria
- Father’s Identity: Unknown
- Mother:Cecilia Savage
- Ex-Husband: Tunji
- Children:Jamil Balogun
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Religion: Christianity
Early Years And Education
Tiwatope Savage was born as Tiwa Savage in Isale Eko, Lagos State, Nigeria on February 5, 1980. At the age of 11, her entire family relocated to London, the United Kingdom.
She went to secondary school in Nigeria, where she also played trombone in the symphonic band.
After graduating from high school, Savage enrolled at the University of Kent in England to earn a degree in accountancy.
She subsequently began working at The Royal Bank of Scotland.
Tiwa Savage had the opportunity to perform backing vocals for prominent British musicians like George Michael, Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Blu Cantrell, Kelly Clarkson, Andrea Bocelli, Ms.
Dynamite, and Emma Bunton by the time she was 16 years old.
In 2007, she graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in professional music.
At that time, she knew she wanted to make music, so she chose to study music there.
Savage was also a contestant on the UK version of The X Factor in 2006, where she was the twelfth contestant to be eliminated.
Career
Tiwa Savage began her professional singing career in 2009 by obtaining a contract with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, where she had the opportunity to create songs for Kat Deluna, Ma, Babyface, Fantasia, and Monica, among others.
In 2010, she was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of American recording artist for her collaboration with R&B singer Fantasia on the song titled “Collard Greens & Cornbread.”
In 2012, Savage returned to Nigeria and signed a deal with Mavin Records after being inspired by the rise of the Nigerian music industry.
Once Upon a Time was Tiwa Savage’s debut studio album, released on July 3, 2013.
It featured seven tracks: Kele Kele Love, Love Me (three times), Without My Heart, Folarin, Ife Wa Gbona, Eminado, and Olorun Mi.
After the album’s release, Savage began to garner industry acclaim, and the album was nominated for the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for Best Album of the Year.
In addition, it was nominated for Best R & B/Pop Album at the 2014 Headies.
Savage released her second studio album, R.E.D., on December 19, 2015, which featured the hits My Darlin and Standing Ovation.
The artists Iceberg Slim, 2face Idibia, D’Prince, Busy Signal, Reekado Banks, Don Jazzy, Olamide, and Dr SID made cameo performances on the album.
R.E.D was also nominated for a Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Album in 2016.
Savage was pregnant with her first baby at the time, and the album was the most streamed album on many music platforms within 24 hours.
She attracted the attention of musical labels, and in June 2016, Savage signed a management and publishing contract with Roc Nation, becoming the label’s first Nigerian artist.
Sugarcane, her debut EP, was released in September 2017 and became a hit after earning numerous plaudits and nominations for awards.
Savage chose to quit Mavin Records in May 2019 and signed a record deal with Universal Music Group.
Awards and Nomination
She has been nominated for numerous awards, including:
- The BET awards
- The Channel O music awards show for best female
- The MTV European Music Award,
- The MTV Africa Music Awards,
- The NAACP Image Awards
- The Nigerian Entertainment Awards
- The WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards
- The Headies 2014
- The MOBO Awards
- The World Music Awards, and many others.
In addition to nominations, Savage has won numerous honors, including Best Female at the Channel O Music Awards, World Music Awards, Best African Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards, and more.
Private Life:
On November 23, 2013, Tiwa Savage decided to marry Tunji “Tee Billz ” Balogun.
Their traditional wedding ceremony was held at the Ark in Lekki. On July 22, 2015, the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Jamil Balogun.
Savage and Tunji were, however, separated. Rumor claimed in 2019 that Tiwa was in a relationship with the artist Wizkid, but neither party verified the rumor.
Net Worth
Tiwa Savage’s net worth is expected to be approximately $6 million US. She is one of the top and most recognized vocalists in the Nigerian music industry, gaining fame with the release of several successful songs.
Her primary source of income is music, including album sales, live performances, successful songs, and collaborations with other artists.
Savage is well-known for his R & B, Pop, Afrobeats, and Hip-Hop songs sung in English and Yoruba.
Her contributions to the Nigerian music scene have earned her a number of honors and acclaim.
In addition to being a great singer, she is also an actor who made her film debut in the For Colored Girls stage adaptation. Tiwa Savage earns around $500,000 per year.
Endorsements
Savage has also endorsed numerous products; in 2013, she signed a $30 million endorsement agreement with the international mobile giant MTN Nigeria.
In addition, she became the brand ambassador for Pepsi, Forte Oil, and Maggi.
Charity
She has been involved with numerous charities, including breast cancer screening projects, for which she has helped generate funds.
Tiwa Savage also has a YouTube account where she has amassed over one million subscribers.