Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage marked her 46th birthday on Thursday as fans across social media celebrated her music career and some of her most popular songs.
The mother-of-one, born Tiwatope Savage on February 5, 1980, gained mainstream attention with her debut single ‘Kele Kele Love’ and has remained a prominent figure in Nigerian music since then. Fans used the occasion to highlight songs that shaped her career, including tracks from her debut album Once Upon a Time as well as later projects such as R.E.D, Celia and the Water & Garri EP.
Savage began her music journey as a backup vocalist and songwriter before returning to Nigeria to pursue her career fully.
Over the years, she has released several successful songs including ‘Eminado,’ ‘All Over,’ ‘Ma Lo,’ ‘Koroba’ and ‘Somebody’s Son,’ earning a strong following within and outside Nigeria.
Her career has also seen major milestones, including becoming the first Nigerian artiste to sign with Roc Nation and later securing a global recording deal with Universal Music Group, which expanded her international reach.
Savage has received several awards and recognitions, including winning Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2018, making her the first woman to receive the prize.
As she marked her new age, fans continued to celebrate her contribution to Afrobeats, with many revisiting her songs and sharing memories connected to her music online.
