By Nkiruka Nnorom & Henry Obetta

Afrobeat star, Tiwa Savage, has selected 100 young talents for specialised training under the newly launched Tiwa Savage Music Foundation.

The Foundation was launched in partnership with the Aimed at Nurturing Emerging Creatives and Strengthening Nigeria’s Music Industry.

The event attracted celebrities, industry stakeholders, and government officials.
Notable guests at the event included Music Executive, Don Jazzy, Media Entrepreneur, Mo Abudu, singer Johnny Drille, and Music Producer, Cobhams Asuquo.

Other dignitaries present were Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Senators Florence Ita-Giwa, and Daisy Danjuma, and Nigeria Industrialist, Folasade Okoya.

Speaking at the launch in Lagos, Savage said the foundation seeks to bridge the gap between raw talent and access to professional training and global opportunities.

She said: “We have so much talent in Nigeria, but we must build infrastructure and invest in education so that when people see our talent, they also see access.”

She explained that the programme will focus on several areas within the music ecosystem, including Film Scoring, Music Publishing, Music Therapy, Music Production, and Sound Engineering.

According to her, the selected participants would undergo a four-day intensive training programme organised in partnership with Berklee College of Music.

She added that the training has already been fully funded and urged the beneficiaries to make the most of the opportunity.

“The opportunity is already paid for. My advice is to use it wisely because opportunity favours the prepared,” she said, adding that the event would be held annually to give more young talents the chance to participate.

Savage also highlighted the importance of government support in building Nigeria’s creative economy, noting that collaboration between the public and private sectors was essential for long-term growth.

In his remarks, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said he attended the event to celebrate Savage and support the initiative.

“You know what it is about. Today is her day. She’s one of our best, so I have to support her,” the governor said.

Also speaking, Pastor Bolaji Idowu acknowledged the foundation, saying that it would create hope and opportunities for many aspiring creatives.

“It will bring smiles to people and provide the right strategy for rising in the industry” he said
Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife Group, Mo Abudu, said she was delighted to attend the event and celebrate the Tiwa’s foundation, having worked with her for years.

“I am really inspired to celebrate with my darling Tiwa Savage tonight. I have known her for years and we have worked on several projects,” she said.

She said that the Foundation would help nurture emerging talents and support the next generation of Nigerian music stars who believe in themselves.

She advised young creatives saying: “If you can think it, you can do it,”