According to The Punch, Afrobeats icon Tiwa Savage has officially launched the “Tiwa Savage Foundation,” a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and training young African creatives. In a major move for the continent’s music education, she has partnered with the prestigious Berklee College of Music.
The foundation aims to provide scholarships and professional training to emerging artists who lack the resources to scale their talents. This initiative is part of Tiwa’s broader vision to ensure that the “Afrobeats to the World” movement is supported by a sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals.
The partnership with Berklee will involve specialized masterclasses and exchange programs, allowing young Nigerians to learn from some of the best music educators globally. Tiwa described the project as her way of “giving back” to an industry that has given her so much.
The launch has been met with widespread acclaim from fellow celebrities and government officials alike. It highlights a growing trend of Nigerian superstars using their global platforms to build institutional support for the local creative economy.
* Legit.ng reported: “Tiwa Savage is not just making hits; she’s making history by investing in the technical future of African music.”
* Black Enterprise noted: “This partnership with Berklee is a game-changer for aspiring African creatives seeking international standards of training.”
Echotitbits take: This is a strategic power move. By aligning with Berklee, Tiwa Savage is bridging the gap between raw talent and formal industry standards. This foundation will likely become the “Ivy League” of African music mentorship, further shifting the industry’s center of gravity toward Lagos.
Source: The Punch — https://punchng.com/tiwa-savage-unveils-music-foundation-partners-berklee-to-train-african-creatives/ February 26, 2026
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