Tiwa Savage

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Tiwa Savage's career is marked by several firsts and milestones. She was the first female artist to win Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards, breaking a barrier in 2018. Her ability to blend genres has earned her a devoted fanbase across Africa and the diaspora. Beyond her music, her philanthropic work with the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation has set a new standard for artist-led education initiatives.

AwardsTiwa Savage has won several awards throughout her career, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act in 2018, a historic win as the first woman to take that category. She has also received accolades at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards and The Headies, though the latter were nominations rather than wins.

Honours & Distinctions

Tiwa Savage Music Foundation

Berklee College of Music·2026

Launched a foundation to provide scholarships for African musicians.

Records & Feats

First woman to win Best African Act at MTV EMAs

Awards·2018

Won the category in 2018, breaking a gender barrier.