Tiwatope Savage popularly known as Tiwa Savage or mummy Jam Jam is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, born on the 2nd of February 1980 in Isale Eko, she relocated to London when she was 11 years old for her secondary school education. She became backup vocals for American 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, Tiwa Savage signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009, she saw how rapid the Nigerian music industry growing she was inspired then Tiwa Savage moved back to Nigeria and signed a record with Mavin Records in 2012. She made an appearance on the label’s 2012 compilation album Solar Plexus.
Tiwa savage debut studio album Once Upon a Time was released on 3 July 2013. It was supported by several 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 in 2014. Tiwa Savage’s sophomore studio album R.E.D was released on 19 December 2015. It came out with two singles: “My Darlin” and “Standing Ovation”. In June 2016, Tiwa Savage signed a management and publishing deal with Jayz Roc Nation, In September 2017, she released her debut EP Sugarcane.
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In November 2018, Tiwa Savage won the 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 left Mavin Records secretly. Tiwa Savage’s contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned her many achievements. She has been involved in youth empowerment and breast cancer screening projects and has raised funds to build schools in Nigeria.
Tiwa Savage was married to Tunji “Tee Billz” Balogun, On 23 November 2013, the couple perform their traditional marriage right at The Ark in Lekki Lagos state, The couple’s white wedding was held on 26 April 2014 at the Armani Hotel in Dubai, On 1 January 2015, Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz announced they were expecting their first child together. after Six months Tiwa Savage gave birth to their son Jamin.
On 28 April 2016, Tee Billz accused his wife of infidelity and his mother-in-law of witchcraft. In an interview conducted by This Day newspaper and Pulse Nigeria, Tiwa Savage extensively addressed the issues surrounding their marriage, She denied her husband’s infidelity claims and accused him of financial recklessness, drug addiction and She said her marriage to him was over.
Tiwa Savage Net worth
Tiwa savage has performed in a couple of international shows and she is a brand ambassador to different brands like Nestle Maggi chicken cubes, Forte Oil, Pepsi, and Konga. Tiwa Savage’s net worth is currently estimated at ₦5 Billion.
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