Award-winning singer Tiwa Savage has announced the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, an initiative dedicated to empowering creatives in Nigeria.
The 46-year-old singer announced on her social media platform on Wednesday, February 25, “After years of building globally… It’s time to build at home.” Introducing the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation.
A new initiative dedicated to empowering emerging African creatives through access, mentorship, and world-class music education.
The foundation’s flagship project, tagged Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Programme, will offer a fully funded four-day intensive training for emerging music creators in Lagos, Nigeria, from April 23 to 26, 2026, in partnership with Berklee College of Music.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Berklee College of Music is the world’s largest independent college of contemporary music, renowned for its programmes in jazz, modern American music, and a broad range of genres, including rock, hip hop, reggae, and more.
As a young artist, Savage received a scholarship to attend Berklee, an opportunity she credits with fundamentally reshaping her career. There, she was exposed not only to performance but also to the full structure of the music business: production, sound engineering, publishing, film scoring, and other disciplines that power the industry behind the scenes.
“That experience changed how I saw music,” she said in an interview with CNN. “It made me realize that talent alone isn’t enough. Structure, education, and exposure are what allow creatives to compete globally.” She also said the foundation was born out of personal experience and urgency. “It’s been something I’ve wanted to do for years,” she said.
The program covers music production, songwriting, sound engineering, and music business, with a focus on practical skills and industry connections.
Applications are open from February 24, 2026, to March 20, 2026, and are free, with selected participants receiving full funding.