…To Perform At King CHARLES Coronation
Tiwa Savage is a global singer, performer, dancer and composer par excellence who can’t stop blessing her teeming fans with her outstanding elegance, charisma and alluring presence on and off stage.She made history Sunday evening when she performed at the coronation concert of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle in England.
It was the first time a Nigerian artiste would perform at the royal coronation and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. To many people, Tiwa has represented Africa well. Over 20000 people attended the Coronation concert, organised by the BBC, while, globally, over 18 million people viewed it.
A high point of her performance was the two ‘Bata’ (Talking drums) drummers who came to play beside her leaving the well-packed concert attendees screaming with Joy. The fusion of this Yoruba instrumentalist with a full English orchestra band set the tone for her performance which was widely accepted by all viewers. Tiwa, who thrilled the audience with her beautiful voice, rendered “Keys to the Kingdom,” a song she recorded with Mr Eazi and featured on Beyoncé’s album “The Lion King’’ released in July 2019. When Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records released Beyonce’s Lion King: The Gift album with stellar features from artistes around the globe, no one foresaw any of these songs becoming one to feature at a king’s coronation but Tiwa Savage opted for the song chosen and delivered it excellently. ‘Keys to the Kingdom’is one of 27 songs Beyonce did not sing but wrote and produced. The inspirational song is a blend of the traditional Yoruba language and English that aims to motivate one to keep pushing through and defeat doubts. Tiwa Savage surely made history with her performance at the King Charles coronation.
During the star-studded concert on the East Lawn at Windsor Castle, Tiwa, who looked stunning in a regal green dress designed by Lanre Da Silva, was introduced as the Queen of Afrobeats. She performed on the large stage, accompanied by an orchestra that included violinists, drummers, and backup singers who sang in Yoruba and English.The Royal Box hosted guests, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, who were treated to performances by Tiwa, Take That, Katy Perry, and Olly Murs, among others.
The royals were up and dancing to Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long,” with the Duchess of Edinburgh showcasing her moves. Many wondered how did Tiwa Savage got this big deal? Surely many affirmed that the performance must have come with a huge financial compensation, for all the whole 3 days event, Tiwa was well taken care of by the coronation organizers. Being the only Nigerian artist on that stage, Tiwa must have earned her status as one of the most loved Queen of Afrobeats in England. Tiwa is not new to England, this was where she grew up, it is one root that Tiwa never forgets despite being a Nigerian and she has been involved in most of the high profiled events in England, Infact this is not the first time that the Burkingham palace will be inviting Tiwa Savage over.
These and more were part of the many things that worked for Tiwa.BBC was the organizers of the coronation, and Tiwa has once been on the BBC News years back to share her journey, growing up in the UK and how she has evolved over time. In celebration of the just concluded International Women’s Day 2023 recently, Tiwa was among the VIP guests at the reception held at Buckingham Palace, England.
The award-winning Nigerian singer shared a photo of her and the Queen Consort, HRH Camila at the royal palace where they paid a visit. Tiwa Savage who is undoubtedly dominating the industry both at home and abroad had months left many drooling over her outfit to the coronation and also to the British Fashion Award. Tiwa Savage has always been involved with the British monarchy and from a source, we gathered the Queen Consort, HRH Camila has a likeness for Tiwa’s personality and her songs.
It’s another call for the queen of afrobeats as she received invitation to perform at a celebratory show lasting three days at Windsor Castle marking the coronation of King Charles III, the British monarch. The momentous occasion took place penultimate weekend at Westminster Abbey in London.
Tiwa Savage’s invitation to perform at the coronation is a remarkable achievement, as she becomes the first Nigerian musician to receive this honour. According to a statement released by the organizers, Tiwa Savage was chosen as one of the select few African artists to perform at the historic coronation concert.
“We are excited to announce that Tiwa Savage will be performing at the coronation concert alongside other world-class musicians. Tiwa Savage is an exceptional artiste with a unique blend of African and Western sounds. We are confident that her performance will add colour and excitement to the event,” the statement read.
Angelic songstress and influential entertainer, Tiwa Savage is indeed an icon that never stops. The world class singer keeps rising and rising on the biggest stage. Rated as one of Africa’s wealthiest and influential singers, all her albums are always topping music charts.
Tiwa Savage has always been in the news for her hit songs. Her exquisite fashion choices, collaborations with other artists, reconnection with prominent friend and performer Wizkid, and the mother of all news, her sold out tours, have flooded all social media platforms. No one in the social media space would claim that they haven’t had a piece of “Tiwa Savage” in the last few weeks or months.
Whatever you think of Tiwa Savage, the fact that she is one of Africa’s biggest pop icons cannot be denied. From sold-out musical concerts to the top of the music charts, Tiwa Savage is a star who works hard to earn her spot in the music world. The name Tiwa Savage surely rings a bell the world over, if we have not danced to one of her numerous hit songs, we have come across news of her ambassadorial exploits.
Let’s take a deep dive into Tiwa Savage. Tiwa was born in Nigeria but moved to the UK with her family when she was eleven years old. Even as a little child, she was a visionary, had a goal to become a musician and she worked towards it. In fact, this doggedness made her become a backup singer at the age of 16 for singer and Songwriter, George Michael.
Tiwa Savage got her start in the music industry by providing backup vocals for international artists. She received her diploma from Berklee College of Music in 2009, after which she signed a contract with ATV Music Publishing. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to advance her musical career. Tiwa Savage has been recognized on the regional, national, and even international levels for her work. She is the first woman to receive the award for “Best African Act” at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Her meteoric rise to fame and dogged determination to maintain her position at the top of her field have not gone unnoticed by companies who believe she is qualified to be the public face of their brand. This made her the first female African celebrity signed by Pepsi to represent their brand. Apart from Pepsi, she has collaborated with companies such as Twisco, MTN, GLO, Pampers, amongst others. Her inventiveness has proven that she possesses the skills necessary to take the brand to a global level.
With her net worth estimated around 5 million dollars, it is no surprise that Tiwa Savage has turned her hat to helping humanity. Her charitable works include lending her support to the House Group Orphanage and so many others.
Tiwa Savage is still excelling in everything she puts her mind to. No wonder,she dazzled over 20,000 guests at King Charles Coronation, London. This is one icon who has inspired a generation of young female musicians. She is doing great so far. We cannot wait to see what she brings us next – concerts, album, single, fashion or a new ambassadorial gig. She is obviously one of their own in England as she spent most of her childhood in London. Tiwa Savage studied business administration at the University of Kent. She also has a degree in music from the Berklee College of Music.
Tiwa Savage is currently signed to Sony Music publishing company. She became famous in Nigeria after she got signed to mavins record label owned by DonJazzy. Before then she was a backup artist for notable musicians like Mary J Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Andrea Bocelli amongst others. She has been very passionate about music right from a tender age of 11. She blew to limelight with her hit song ‘Kele Kele Love’. In 2013, the song gained a lot of airplay across the country. Her first album was titled ‘once upon a time’.
She has also earned various awards including the MTV base and Channel O music video. She also joined hands in the Africa rising campaign which focused on triggering Africans to work together on social projects. She makes a lot of money from YouTube views, advertisement and song writing. She has one of the largest fan base in Nigeria. She is also the first Nigerian artist to be signed under Jay-z Roc nation.
Tiwa had a passion for music from young age: when she was a high school student, she played trombone in the local orchestra band. This added a lot of colour to her performance as a full orchestra band was set up as part of the performance. She also had performances on the same stage together with 50 Cent, Eminem, Destiny’s Child, Robbie Williams, Sting, and The Black Eyed Peas back then. Even before Tiwa Savage started her professional career, she was already quite experienced.
After her graduation, she got the job at the Royal Bank of Scotland, but she still enjoyed music and never left her dream to become a professional singer. She finally made it come true by enrolling at the Berklee College of Music, the private college in Boston for professional singers. At the age of 27, she graduated from this college with a degree.
When she remembered the experience that she got during her time in the United States, she confessed that the younger students inspired and motivated her with their passion and determination. The business education of Tiwa Savage also played a huge role in the forming of her career as a singer, because it helped her see the clear picture of the music industry in Nigeria. She said that at this point she is a professional and is immuned to any kinds of deception.
2006 was the year when Savage became a participant of the X-Factor show in the United Kingdom. She showed reasonably good results in the competition and managed to advance to the final 24, but she did not make it to the live shows. Her participation in the show coincided with her studies at Berklee College of Music. The musician had difficulties with suddenly being in the limelight and meeting people’s expectations. Tiwa Savage also said that she was really upset when she did not make it to the final 12, but Tiwa was trying her best to contain her emotions because she wanted to be an example and role model for the people who were watching her.
The stars, however, aligned later for the girl to become a music star. She never stopped working on her career, and three years later, in 2009, she was signed to the Sony/ATV Music Publishing Company. They appreciated Tiwa’s amazing songwriting talent and hired her to write songs for the most famous performers. Some examples of people that she wrote songs for include Kat Deluna, Mya, Monica, and Babyface. Tiwa was a songwriter for Monica’s beautiful ballad “Catch Me.” Furthermore, the song that she wrote for Fantasia Barrino called “Collard Greens & Cornbread” gained the artist a nomination for Grammy Awards 2010. There are many more songs that Tiwa wrote for other artists, but she always said that it is more enjoyable and rewarding for her to write her songs.
In 2009, Tiwa Savage was a background singer on the album of the music legend Whitney Houston, titled “I Look to You.” She was a co-host at the show “Nigerian Idol” in 2011. The musician also made an acting debut on stage, in the play called “For Coloured Girls,” Tiwa Savage music has won the hearts of many people and continued being relevant today, however the accolades she keeps getting as regards her performance for King Charles is overwhelming.
-TAYO OYEDIJI
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