With five studio albums under her belt, Tiwa Savage has been, and still is, a phenomenon in the Afrobeats Space.
Tiwatope Omolara Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage, is a female Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She is considered among the top three female Nigerian musicians, and definitely not third. Tiwa Savage is currently 44 years old (February 5, 1980). She started her career journey in 1996 and is regarded as the QUEEN of Afrobeat in the Nigerian music industry.
This piece is an attempt to rank Tiwa Savage's albums from worst to best
Once Upon A Time ALbum (July 2013)
Once Upon a Time was Tiwa Savage’s debut album, released by Mavin Records and 323 Entertainment. It consisted of seven singles: Kele Kele Love, Love Me (3x), Without My Heart, If We Gbona, Folarin, Olorun Mi, and Eminado.
This album was so magnificent that it was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and Best R&B/Pop Album at Headies 2014.
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R.E.D Album (December 2015)
Savages’s second studio album, titled R.E.D., was released on December 19, 2015, by Mavin Records and 323 Entertainment. This album has 19 songs and yielded two incredible singles, My Darlin and Standing Ovation.
The R.E.D. album features guest appearances by Don Jazzy, DR SID, Olamide, Iceberg Slim, 2face Idibia, Busy Signal, D'prince, and Reekado Banks.
The deluxe edition of R.E.D. was released in February 2016 and features collaborations with Wizkid and P-Square. Then, in 2017, R.E.D. was nominated for the Best Album at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Sugarcane EP (September 2017)
In the year 2017, Tiwa released an EP titled Sugarcane. The EP featured notable collaborations with producers and guest artists like Spellz, Wizkid, Maleek Berry, etc.
The Sugarcane EP consists of 6 songs and was greatly supported by the singles All Over and Ma Lo. It explores the theme of love and was recorded in English and Yoruba.
This album was nominated for Best Album at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2018.
Celia Album (August 2020)
Tiwa Savage’s third album, Celia, was released on August 27, 2020, making it her third album released since her experimentation in the music game.
This album contains 13 songs and was released by a new record label, Universal Music Group. In May 2019, she exited Mavins Record and signed a record deal with Universal Music Group.
The album brought about popular songs such as Attention, Dangerous Love, Koroba, and Temptation.
In 2021, the album Celia reached 27 million+ streams on Spotify and maintained its record of being the most streamed female project of the decade.
Water And Garri EP (August 2021)
Tiwa Savage’s Extended Play (EP) titled Water and Garri, which merges Afrobeats with soulful R&B was released on the 20th of August 2021.
Water and Garri has an aggregate of 6 songs featuring astounding artists like Amaarae, Brandy, Tay Iwar, etc. Water and Garri EP topped #1 on August 8, 2021, and also entered the Top 50 of the US iTunes Albums Chart at #42.
In March 2022, Tiwa announced the Water and Garri North American Tour in July 2022. That same year, she received an Honorary Degree from the University of Kent for her contributions to music.
Water And Garri Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (May 2024)
On May 5, 2024, Tiwa Savage also released her movie Water and Garri, which can be streamed on Prime Video.
Tiwa Savage, who wrote and performed the original soundtrack for the film, emphasised its captivating nature as an African narrative told by Africans. She maintained that the film carries a universal message despite its African roots. The soundtrack includes ten songs, with The Cavemen as featured artists.
The Water and Garri EP is a fusion of Afrobeats, R&B, and Pop. Its glaring themes of love, identity, and growth solidified Tiwa Savage’s status as a music icon and movie star.
While opinions may vary, these ranks and ratings reflect data-driven analysis across streaming platforms, social media assessments, and a variety of hypothetical data, from her debut album to her latest masterpiece. Tiwa Savage has consistently pushed boundaries in the entertainment industry and worldwide.
