Also known as: Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage
Nigerian Afrobeats singer who collaborates with female artists and has discussed record label influences on artist mental health.
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Joy Online
Singer Tiwa Savage has opened up about her transition from R&B to Afrobeats after returning to Nigeria in 2012, revealing that it was challenging initially. …
Don Jazzy made me believe talent is unlimited – Tiwa SavageDaily Guide
… Modola has graced major stages including the iconic Royal Albert Hall, where she performed alongside Diamond Platnumz and Tiwa Savage. …
Modola Captivates Global Audience With ‘Kupe’Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has accepted a boxing challenge from fellow singer Teni after Teni issued the dare on Instagram, saying she would apologise "outside the boxing ring" after receiving 3 billion. The challenge follows a recent celebrity boxing match in which former Big Brother Naija housemate Phyna defeated Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has accepted a boxing challenge from fellow singer Teni after Teni issued the dare on Instagram, saying she would apologise "outside the boxing ring" after receiving 3 billion. The challenge follows a recent celebrity boxing match in which former Big Brother Naija housemate Phyna defeated Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has rejected claims that she does not collaborate with female musicians, stating that her catalogue includes work with artists such as Waje, Simi, Efya, Becca, and Ayra Starr. She attributed the perception of limited female collaborations to insufficient promotion of those records compared to her songs with male artistes.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian artist Tiwa Savage wore a Kente outfit by late Ghanaian fashion designer Sadia Sanusi to a wedding in Accra last Friday, paying tribute to the designer's legacy on Instagram. Tiwa's stylist discovered the brand 48 hours before the event and was unaware of the designer's passing until shortly before the ceremony.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage said in a podcast discussion that she has never cheated in relationships and has never left a partner for infidelity, stressing that other behaviours like stealing and drug use are more likely to prompt her to end a relationship.
24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece praises musician Stonebwoy for building an international presence in Afro-Dancehall, comparing him to Pelé for his influence beyond music. The piece highlights his BHIM Fest London event at OVO Arena Wembley as evidence of his brand-building and the growing influence of African music globally.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy became the first Ghanaian to headline a sold-out concert at OVO Arena Wembley in London on August 15, marking the first international expansion of his annual BHIM Festival. The 12,500-capacity venue was transformed into a celebration of Ghanaian heritage, culture, and music, with stage design drawing from Accra's Black Star Square and tributes to foundational Ghanaian Highlife legends.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian-born singer-songwriter LouV, based in Northampton, England, is releasing her debut single "This Love," blending contemporary R&B and Afrobeat influences. The release will be followed by a six-track EP exploring themes of love, relationships and emotional vulnerability.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian stars Gyakie and Amaarae have secured positions among the top ten most successful African female artistes according to Tanzania Charts, backed by millions of streams on platforms like Spotify alongside peers such as Nigeria's Tems and Ayra Starr. Amaarae's sophomore album Fountain Baby has surpassed 1 billion streams, while Gyakie's breakthrough single "Forever" earned over 150 million streams and double-platinum certifications in South Africa.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian singer Gyakie's album After Midnight has secured a nomination in the Rest of Africa category at the South African Music Awards. The album, produced in collaboration with Sony Music Africa and FlipTheMusic, showcases soulful melodies and Afrobeats influences.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage says the record label an artist signs to plays a significant role in their mental health and well-being. She reflected that at Mavin Records she could confide in label boss Don Jazzy and label mates, but at her current label (Universal Music Group, via Empire) lacks that personal support, noting that foreign labels "don't really care about your personal stuff."
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Singer Tiwa Savage has said that Don Jazzy, her former label boss at Mavin Records, convinced her that talent was unlimited and helped her transition from R&B to Afrobeats after returning to Nigeria in 2012. Savage, who previously worked as a backup singer abroad, said the shift was initially difficult but that Jazzy's mentorship opened her mind to different sounds.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Fast-rising artiste Modola released the single 'Kupe' featuring BhadBoi OML on April 10, 2026, which debuted at number 8 on Boomplay Africa Top 100 and topped charts in Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. The track's viral "#KupeBottleChallenge" on TikTok has drawn participation from celebrities and fans across the diaspora.
28 April 2026 · Daily Guide →