Afrobeats icon Tiwa Savage has unveiled a new initiative aimed at supporting the next generation of African musicians through education, mentorship, and industry exposure.
Speaking at the official launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation in Lagos, the singer explained that the project was created to help talented individuals gain access to the resources they need to succeed in the global music industry. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
According to Savage, Nigeria is rich in musical talent, but many aspiring artists struggle because they lack access to proper training, infrastructure, and opportunities.
“We have an incredible amount of talent in Nigeria, but what we need is the right infrastructure and education to help that talent thrive,” she said. “The foundation is about creating access and opening doors for those who have the ability but lack the opportunities.”
The unveiling ceremony took place at the Delborough Hotel on March 9, with several dignitaries and industry figures in attendance.
Among those present was the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who said he attended the event to celebrate the singer’s achievements and support the initiative.
“She is one of our finest talents and today is about celebrating her and supporting this great vision,” the governor stated.
The Tiwa Savage Music Foundation is a non-profit organisation focused on providing aspiring artists with music education, mentorship, and industry connections across Africa.
The foundation aims to support young creatives in multiple aspects of music, including:
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Music production
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Songwriting
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Sound engineering
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Music publishing
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Film scoring
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Music therapy
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Music business and industry management
Savage explained that the initiative is designed to expose participants to the wider possibilities within the music ecosystem beyond performing alone.
“Music changed my life, but talent alone is not enough,” she said. “There are many careers in music — from film scoring to music production and publishing. I want young people to see the full scope of opportunities in this industry.”
The foundation’s first program, titled “Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Program,” will run from April 23 to April 26, 2026 in Lagos.
The initiative is being organised in collaboration with Berklee College of Music, where Savage previously studied after receiving a scholarship earlier in her career.
Applications for the program will open on March 10, 2026.
According to Savage, the program will select 100 talented participants, who will receive free world-class music education during the four-day intensive training.
The participants will gain practical knowledge in areas such as performance, songwriting, music production, and the business side of the music industry.
Savage also revealed that a few exceptional participants may receive full scholarships to study at Berklee College of Music, including accommodation support.
“We’re funding this through the foundation so participants won’t have to pay anything,” she said. “This opportunity is for people who are prepared and ready to take their talent to the next level.”
Savage noted that the goal of the foundation is not only to nurture talent locally but also to connect African creatives with global opportunities.
She said the initiative would serve as a bridge between talented musicians in Africa and the international music industry.
“The vision is to build a pipeline that connects African talent to the rest of the world,” she explained.
Through education, mentorship, and professional exposure, the foundation hopes to empower emerging artists and strengthen the African music ecosystem.