Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation with Berklee

Tiwa Savage, a Nigerian Afrobeats artist, has announced the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation. The foundation aims to support emerging African creatives and includes a partnership bringing Berklee College of Music to Lagos, Nigeria.

The initiative, announced on social media, seeks to provide access, mentorship, and music education to aspiring artists across Africa.

The Tiwa Savage Music Foundation

The Tiwa Savage Music Foundation is dedicated to empowering emerging African creatives. It will focus on supporting vocalists, performers, producers, composers, sound engineers, and music business professionals. The foundation aims to build a sustainable creative economy across Africa by addressing the gap in access to resources and education.

Berklee College of Music Partnership

A key project of the foundation is the “Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Programme.” This four-day, fully funded training will take place in Lagos from April 23 to 26, 2026, and will be led by Berklee College of Music faculty. The programme will accommodate 100 emerging Nigerian music creators and marks Berklee’s first event in West Africa.

Programme Details

The intensive programme will combine music theory with practical application. Participants will receive training in music production, songwriting, harmony, ear training, and sound engineering. Sessions will also cover music publishing, copyright, and entertainment law. The programme will conclude with live ensemble performances.

Scholarship Opportunities

Outstanding participants in the intensive programme may be considered for future scholarships to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston or enroll in its online courses. This aims to provide a pathway to long-term global opportunities.

Motivation and Background

Tiwa Savage stated that the foundation was inspired by her own experiences and a desire to address the financial barriers to music education. She noted that tuition at international music schools can be prohibitively expensive for many African artists. Savage herself benefited from a scholarship to Berklee early in her career, which she credits with significantly shaping her understanding of the music industry. She emphasized the importance of structure, education, and exposure in enabling creatives to compete on a global scale.