Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation (TSMF), an initiative designed to nurture the next generation of African music creatives. The foundation was announced by the award-winning singer on Wednesday, February 25, with a focus on providing mentorship, education, and industry exposure.
Savage articulated a desire to broaden the understanding of career possibilities within the African music industry, extending beyond performing artistry. “I’ve been lucky to have access in my journey. Now, through the @TSMFOFFICIAL, I’m using everything l’ve learned to create the same for the next generation of African creatives – sound engineers, producers, executives, instrumentalists, songwriters, and the whole ecosystem that supports the music industry,” Savage stated. She emphasized the importance of recognizing roles such as film composers, creators of music for global campaigns, and music therapists as viable and sustainable career paths.
“I wanted to build something that opens people’s eyes to the full scope of what’s possible in music,” Savage added, highlighting her intention to create a platform that equips African creatives with the access, guidance, and confidence to pursue diverse opportunities.
The foundation’s first major undertaking is a partnership with Savage’s alma mater, Berklee College of Music. This collaboration will manifest as the “Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Program,” a four-day intensive program scheduled to accept place in Lagos from April 23 to 26, 2026. The program will offer fully-funded training to up to 100 selected participants, covering musicianship, music production, songwriting, and music business development.
Faculty from Berklee College of Music will lead the sessions, integrating the institution’s established curriculum with the unique characteristics of the African music landscape. Savage expressed her gratitude for the education she received at Berklee and her excitement about bringing this opportunity to Nigeria. “Berklee has been an significant part of my journey,” she said. “My time as a young student helped shape how I see music, creativity, and the business side of it all. Being able to bring this program back home to Nigeria at an exciting time of the music industry means everything to me. I’m humbled to build this bridge to talent who deserve such world-class training and experience needed to thrive in this field.”
The launch of the TSMF has been reported by multiple news outlets, including Black Enterprise, BellaNaija, and Букви, as well as through reports on Power 100.9.
