Tiwa Savage Biography
Full Name :
Tiwatope Savage
Date of Birth :
February 5, 1980
Place of Birth :
Lagos State, Nigeria
High Qualification :
B.Sc
Occupation :
Singer
Active Since :
1996 – present
Spouse :
Tunji Balogun (Divorced, 2018)
Net worth :
$9 million
Social Handles :
Instagram: tiwasavage
Twitter: @TiwaSavage
Tiwa Savage
Age
42 years
5 February 1980
Tiwa Savage’s husband and marriage
On the 23rd of November 2013, Tiwa got married to her manager Tunji Balogun, popularly known as ‘Tee Biilz at the Ark event centre in Lekki. But the marriage was short-lived as it ended on 28th April 2016. So she is currently divorced and in the custody of the only child the union produced.
Tiwa Savage children
Tiwa Savage’s son’s name is Jamil Balogun from her previous marriage. Jamil is 6 years old now.
Tiwa’s Educational Background
She has a Business administration degree from the University of Kent. She also attended the Berklee College of Music.
Tiwa’s Musical Career
At 16 years, she was carving her career as a backup vocalist for many famous artists like Mary J. Blige, Ms Dynamite, Emma Bunton, George Michael and so on.
She has also performed on stage with artists like 50 Cent, Destiny’s Child, The Black Eyed Peas, Eminem and a few others.
Tiwa broke through many Nigerian music charts with her debut single ‘Kele Kele Love.
She signed a music deal with Sony/ATV Publishing which helped her in writing for artists like Mya, Kat De Luna, Babyface, Monica and Fantasia.
In 2011, she made her first trial into the acting scene as an actress in the stage adaptation ‘For Coloured Girls’ where she played the role of a club owner.
In December 2011, she co-hosted the Nigerian Idol second season with IIIrymz.
In December 2013, she co-hosted the Headies 2013 with Dr Sid at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.
She was the first female artist in Africa get her tickets sold out at the London Indigo O2 Arena with a sold-out preview show pop up shop.
Net Worth
Tiwa Savage’s net worth is currently estimated at ₦5 Billion and also the richest female musician in Nigeria and possibly Africa.
