Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage wants to give back to the next generation of music artists.
On Wednesday (February 25), the award-winning singer announced the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation (TSMF). The initiative aims to develop and empowering the next generation of African music creatives through mentorship, education and music industry exposure.
“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,” she wrote.
In her statement, Savage expressed that she wants African talent to understand the full scope of opportunities in the industry.
“The person who composed the score for a film, who creates music for global campaigns, or who uses music as a tool for healing,” she continued. “These are meaningful, sustainable careers that don’t always exist in the spotlight. This foundation is my way of creating a platform that helps African music creatives understand what’s possible, and gives them the access, guidance, and support to pursue those paths with confidence.”
“I wanted to build something that opens people’s eyes to the full scope of what’s possible in music,” Savage added.
Through an inaugural partnership with Savage’s alma mater, Berklee College of Music, TSMF has already hit the ground running with planning. It’s flagship initiative is a fully funded four-day intensive program titled Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Program.
Scheduled to take place in Lagos from April 23 to 26, 2026, the program will select up to 100 participants for immersive, hands-on training in musicianship, music production, songwriting, and music business development. Faculty members from Berklee will lead sessions, blending the institution’s globally respected curriculum with Africa’s dynamic and rapidly evolving music landscape.
“Berklee has been an important part of my journey,” Savage 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.”