Tiwatope Savage was born on 5 February 1980, in Isale Eko, Lagos State, Nigeria.[8] Her family relocated to London when she was 11 years old. While attending secondary school, she was a trombone player for her school’s orchestra band. Savage graduated with a degree in accounting from the University of Kent, and started working at The Royal Bank of Scotland.
She did backup vocals for English singer George Michael at the age of 16, and lent vocals to other musicians such as Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Blu Cantrell, Emma Bunton, Kelly Clarkson, Andrea Bocelli and Ms. Dynamite. Savage enrolled at Berklee College of Music and graduated with a degree in professional music in 2007.While reminiscing about her experiences there, she said she was motivated by the drive and passion of the younger students. She also said she needed the school’s atmosphere.
Tiwa Savage has been awarded an honourary doctorate degree by a university in the United Kingdom.
In a video shared on the University of Kent’s social media, the singer congratulated the fresh graduates, urging them to do their best.
“I’m super proud and I want you to go out there, have fun and kill it. Be the best you that you can be because you truly deserve it.”
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