Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer
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| February 26 2025 | Featured on British singer Craig David's single 'Commitment'. |
| May 7 2023 | Tiwa Savage performed at King Charles III's Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle, wearing a custom Lanre da Silva gown that highlighted her Nigerian heritage. Her performance was praised, though her presence drew criticism on social media due to the UK's colonial history in Nigeria. |
| February 2023 | Tiwa Savage announced co-production of the film Water and Garri with Meji Alabi, in which she plays the lead role, writes and performs the original soundtrack, and serves as an executive producer. The film is shot in Cape Coast, Ghana and tells the story of Aisha, a U.S-based fashion designer returning to confront her past guilt. |
| 2022 | Tiwa Savage was honored on the Women4Africa Goldlist, highlighting her significant achievements and influence. |
| July 15 2022 | Received an honorary doctor in music degree from the University of Kent during a graduation ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral, delivering an acceptance speech and singing a rendition of 'Optimistic'. |
| June 19 2022 | Concluded the Water & Garri North American Tour in Toronto. |
| May 15 2022 | Commenced the Water & Garri North American Tour in Brooklyn, New York. |
| March 2022 | Announced the Water & Garri North American Tour in support of her EP. |
| October 2021 | Savage publicly discussed a personal video leak incident on Angie Martinez's show, revealing she was blackmailed but chose to own the narrative. |
| August 20 2021 | Released her second EP 'Water & Garri', a blend of Afrobeat and soulful R&B. |
| July 19 2021 | Savage lost her father to an undisclosed illness. |
| June 8 2021 | Savage was involved in a verbal exchange with fellow artist Seyi Shay at a salon in Lekki, Lagos, which went viral. |
| August 28 2020 | Released her third studio album 'Celia', which was later ranked 10th on Time magazine's list of the 10 Best Albums of 2020. |
| August 18 2020 | Announced track list for her third studio album 'Celia', which would be released on 28 August 2020, featuring collaborations with artists like Sam Smith, Stefflon Don, and Davido. |
| July 2020 | Launched the We Are Tired charity foundation to provide legal support for sexual assault victims in Nigeria, meeting with Lagos State police commissioner to publicize reporting mechanisms. |
| May 2020 | Tiwa Savage was featured on Billboard magazine's 'Africa Now' cover story, alongside Mr Eazi and Davido, discussing life under quarantine and afrobeats. |
| November 19 2019 | Released two tracks: 'Attention' (produced by Black Jheerze) and 'Owo Mi Da' (produced by Pheelz). |
| September 5 2019 | Released '49-99', her first single with Motown Records, referencing Fela Anikulapo Kuti's 1978 hit 'Shuffering and Shmiling'. |
| July 2019 | Featured on 'Keys to the Kingdom' for Beyoncé's 'The Lion King: The Gift' soundtrack, co-writing the track alongside Mr Eazi. |
| May 2 2019 | Signed a seven-year publishing and distribution deal with Universal Music Group, leaving Mavin Records. |
| December 2 2018 | Performed at the 2018 Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. |
| November 2018 | Won Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards, becoming the first woman to win the category. |
| November 15 2018 | Released the melodic track 'One', produced by Killer Tunez, exploring themes of gratitude. |
| August 24 2018 | Savage headlined a sold-out concert at The O2's Indigo venue in London, with performances from Don Jazzy, Reekado Banks, Di'Ja, Dr SID, WSTRN, Awilo Longomba, Mystro, and the Alternate Sound Band. |
| 2017 | Tiwa Savage was recognized by BBC and included in their list of 100 inspirational and innovative women. |
| September 22 2017 | Tiwa Savage released her debut EP 'Sugarcane', featuring collaborations with Wizkid, Spellz, Baby Fresh, Maleek Berry, and P2J. The EP explores themes of love and was recorded in English and Yoruba, blending Afropop, funk, house, pop, R&B, and trap genres. |
| 2016 | Made a cameo appearance as herself in 'Jenifa's Diary' television series, season 3 |
| July 29 2016 | Officially announced her management and publishing deal with Roc Nation through Instagram, becoming the first Nigerian artist signed to the label. |
| April 28 2016 | Balogun publicly accused Savage of infidelity and his mother-in-law of witchcraft, leading to a public dispute about their marriage. |
| February 2016 | Released the deluxe edition of R.E.D album, featuring additional guest vocals from Wizkid and P-Square. |
| December 19 2015 | Released her second studio album 'R.E.D', which was later nominated for Best Album at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. |
| January 1 2015 | Savage and Balogun announced they were expecting their first child together. |
| June 7 2014 | Savage performed at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards alongside multiple artists including Miguel, Flavour N'abania, and Davido. |
| May 28 2014 | The music video for 'Wanted', directed by Moe Musa, was released, featuring Savage in a controversial nude body suit, which prompted significant public backlash on social media. |
| May 19 2014 | Foston Musik premiered Savage's remix of Patoranking's 'Girlie O', which was produced by WizzyPro and shot in London by Moe Musa. |
| May 1 2014 | Mavin Records released the Don Jazzy-produced single 'Dorobucci', featuring Tiwa Savage along with other artists. |
| April 26 2014 | Savage and Balogun had their white wedding ceremony at the Armani Hotel in Dubai. |
| January 31 2014 | Tiwa Savage released the Spellz-produced track 'Love in Yellow' in celebration of Valentine's Day, featuring elements of retro R&B and funk. |
| 2013 | Began acting in 'Shuga' television series, playing the role of Sade Banjo in season 3 |
| November 23 2013 | Tiwa Savage held her traditional marriage to Tunji 'Tee Billz' Balogun at the Ark in Lekki. |
| July 2013 | Signed an endorsement deal with MTN Nigeria, reportedly worth ₦30 million. |
| July 3 2013 | Released her debut studio album 'Once Upon a Time', which was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. |
| May 2013 | Held an album listening party for her debut album 'Once Upon a Time' at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi. |
| February 5 2013 | Savage got engaged to her manager and husband Tunji 'Tee Billz' Balogun. |
| 2012 | Moved back to Nigeria and signed with Mavin Records, inspired by the growth of the Nigerian music industry. |
| 2012 | Signed with Mavin Records and made an appearance on the label's compilation album Solar Plexus. |
| 2011 | Tiwa Savage appeared in the supporting cast of the film 'For Colored Girls' |
| December 2011 | Tiwa Savage co-hosted the second season of Nigerian Idol alongside IllRymz. |
| 2010 | Received songwriting credit for collaborating with Fantasia on 'Collard Greens & Cornbread', which earned Fantasia a Grammy nomination. |
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