- Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage is wrapping up her intensive music program with a major concert this Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Center for Culture and the Creative Arts.
- The “Berklee in Nigeria” initiative provided 100 emerging creatives with elite training in music production, songwriting, and the business of music to prepare them for global opportunities.
- Beyond just discovering vocalists, Savage’s foundation is focused on training future industry executives, producers, and owners to lead the African creative economy.
The Lagos creative scene is buzzing as Tiwa Savage prepares to host a grand finale concert for over 100 participants of her foundation’s inaugural training program.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the event, taking place at the iconic National Theatre (now the Wole Soyinka Center), will be hosted by veteran entertainer Darey Art Alade and popular media personality Kie Kie.
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Attendees can expect a night of ensemble performances and original tracks created by the students during their five-day intensive training, which ran from April 22 to 26.
This initiative, tagged “Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Emerging Musicianship Intensive,” was designed to provide world-class education to underrepresented talents.
By partnering with the globally renowned Berklee College of Music, Savage has facilitated hands-on learning in songwriting, performance, and the often-overlooked business side of the industry.
The concert will also serve as a platform for recognizing excellence, with scholarship awards set to be presented to the program’s most outstanding participants.
Reflecting on the mission behind the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, the superstar noted that talent is only one piece of the puzzle; access to global networks and technical knowledge is what truly scales a career.
She expressed a desire for the foundation to serve as a permanent bridge for African creatives, ensuring they don’t just enter the industry, but lead it.
Her vision includes seeing these alumni evolve into film composers, high-level label executives, and mentors who will pay the knowledge forward.
By focusing on the full scope of the music industry, from production to ownership, Tiwa Savage is aiming to build a sustainable ecosystem for African talent.
As the grand finale approaches this Sunday, the emphasis remains on the transformative power of education and the potential for these 100 creatives to redefine the future of Afrobeats and beyond.
