Internationally acclaimed artist and Afrobeats pioneer, Tiwa Savage, has officially launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation (TSMF) at an intimate black-tie ceremony in Lagos recently.

Tiwa explained that the Foundation is dedicated to empowering emerging talent through music, education, and creative opportunity by providing access to world-class music training, mentorship, and resources across the African continent, particularly aimed at underrepresented or underserved communities.

Rooted in the belief that music is a powerful tool for self-expression, confidence, and social change, she added that the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation aims to nurture the next generation of creatives while fostering pathways to sustainable careers within the music and creative industries.

“Through strategic partnerships, community-driven programs, and targeted initiatives, the Foundation is committed to creating lasting impact and expanding access to opportunities across Africa and beyond.

“Talent is universal, but access is not. For too long, African creatives have been perceived as late to global systems. Education changes that.

Access changes that. Ownership changes that.

“The Foundation is built on the belief that Africa’s music industry needs more than great artists. Producers, sound engineers, songwriters, entertainment lawyers, publishers, and executives are the infrastructure behind the music and structured access to training for these careers across Africa remains limited.
TSMF was created to change that”, she noted.

As part of its flagship programming, TSMF has partnered with Berklee College of Music to
bring the Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Program to Lagos from 23–26
April 2026. The four-day intensive will train 100 selected participants across live performance, songwriting, music production, and the business of music.

The programme is tuition-free for all accepted participants. Applications are open through March 20, 2026.

The evening brought together the crème de la crème of the music industry professionals,
creatives, and cultural figures to mark the beginning of the Foundation’s work.

The event welcomed distinguished guests, including Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Layal Tinubu, Don Jazzy, Reni Folawiyo, Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, Cecil Hammond, Bose Ogulu, Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna, Dr. Adaora Umeoji
CEO Zenith Bank, Shade Okoya, Toke Benson, Mo Abudu, and many other notable guests.