Tiwa Savage Launches Foundation To Support African Music Creatives

Afrobeats icon Tiwa Savage has officially unveiled a Music Foundation aimed at discovering, nurturing, and empowering the next wave of African creatives in the music industry.

At the heart of the Foundation lies a core conviction: the music industry extends far beyond the artist in the spotlight.

Every global hit is the product of an entire ecosystem — producers, songwriters, sound engineers, music executives, and other creative professionals who quietly shape culture. Yet structured, world-class training for these roles remains largely out of reach across much of Africa.

“I wanted to build something that opens people’s eyes to the full scope of what’s possible in music,” the Koroba crooner said.

“The person who composed the score for a film, who creates music for global campaigns, or who uses music as a tool for healing.

These are meaningful, sustainable careers that don’t always exist in the spotlight.”

The Tiwa Savage Music Foundation was established to bridge that gap, opening pathways not just for performers, but for all the professionals who keep the industry running.

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Grounded in the belief that music is a powerful vehicle for self-expression, confidence, and social change, the Foundation is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of creatives while building routes to sustainable careers across the music and creative industries.

Through community-driven programs, strategic partnerships, and targeted initiatives, it is committed to creating meaningful, lasting impact and broadening access to opportunities throughout Africa and beyond.

In a significant step toward that mission, the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation has partnered with Berklee College of Music — the world’s most prestigious contemporary music institution — to bring an immersive educational experience directly to Nigeria and the wider African continent.

“This foundation is my way of creating a platform that helps African music creatives understand what’s possible and gives them access, guidance, and support to pursue those paths with confidence,” Tiwa Savage said.

“At this point in my career, I’m incredibly grateful for everything music has given me, and it means a lot to be able to give back in a way that creates real opportunity for others.

“This day has been years in the making, and I’m so excited to finally share it.”