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Tiwa Savage Biography: Age, Career, Husband & Net Worth

There are some hidden facts/information about the popular Nigerian musician Tiwa Savage. So today we bring to you the hidden fact/information that you need to know about the popular Nigeria Musician.

So stay tuned to know the Age, State of Origin, Career, Education, Songs, Husband and her Net Worth.

Biography

Tiwatope Savage popularly known as Tiwa Savage was born on 5 February 1980, she is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. She was born in Isale Eko, she Later relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. 

Five years later, she began her music career doing backup vocals for artists such as George Michael and Mary J. 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. Tiwa Savage moved back to Nigeria and signed with Mavin Records in 2012. 

She made an appearance on the label’s 2012 compilation album Solar Plexus.

Education

Tiwa Savage relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Tiwa Savage graduated with a degree in accounting from the University of Kent, and started working at The Royal Bank of Scotland. 

Career

In 2006, Savage participated in the UK edition of The X Factor and advanced to the final 24, but ended up being the 12th person to be evicted.

In 2009, Savage signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. The deal allowed her to write for Babyface, Kat Deluna, Fantasia, Monica and Mýa. She has received songwriting credits for her contribution to Monica’s soul-tinged ballad “Catch Me”. Her collaboration with Fantasia on the song “Collard Greens & Cornbread” earned the American recording artist a Grammy nomination in 2010. 

Tiwa Savage wrote Jaicko’s “Oh Yeah”, featuring Snoop Dogg, and Deluna’s “Push Push”, featuring Akon. She performed background vocals on Whitney Houston’s album I Look to You 2009. Inspired by the growth of the Nigerian music industry, Savage moved back to Nigeria and signed with Mavin Records in 2012.

Husband

Tiwa Savage was married to Tunji “Tee Billz” Balogun. On 23 November 2013, the couple held their traditional marriage at the Ark in Lekki. The couple’s white wedding was held on 26 April 2014 at the Armani Hotel in Dubai. On 1 January 2015, Savage and Balogun announced that they were expecting their first child together.Six months later, Tiwa Savage gave birth to their son. 

On 28 April 2016, Balogun accused his wife of infidelity and his mother-in-law of witchcraft. In a 45-minute interview conducted by This Day newspaper and Pulse Nigeria, Savage extensively addressed her husband’s lengthy social media posts regarding their marriage. 

On 19 July 2021, Tiwa lost her father after battling an undisclosed illness for a couple of years.

Net Worth

Tiwa Savage Net Worth is estimated to be $ 5 million, her source of income is mostly in her music.

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Update: 2024-05-18