TIWA as popularly known is originally Tiwatope Savage, a top Nigerian singer who was born on the 5th of February, 1980 in Ikeja, Lagos. When she was 11 years old, Tiwa’s parents had to relocate to London and she went along with them. Tiwa also lived in the United States of America at some point.
While she was in the High School, she was a very active member of the school’s Orchestra band, where she played the Trombone. Upon completion of her high school education, Tiwa proceeded to the University of Kent where she studied Business Administration.
Although she didn’t start singing in Nigeria until around 2010, this black beauty is by no means a fresh face in the world of professional music.
Professional music started for Tiwa Savage at the young age of 16 when she did backup vocals for a number of artists including Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, Andrea Bocelli, George Michel, Blu Chantell, and Chaka Chan. She participated in the X Factor UK in 2006 and made it to the final 24 before she was disappointingly dropped.
Apart from being a great vocalist, Tiwa Savage is also a very good songwriter, having written songs for several A-list artists including Kat De Luna, Fantasia Barrino, Mya, Jacko, and Monica. She also performed background vocals for Whitney Houston’s 2009 album, I Look to You.
