Admin I Wednesday, April 29. 26
LAGOS, Nigeria – THE Queen of Afrobeats has just staged the ultimate talent scout mission. Music icon Tiwa Savage has paved the way for 18 lucky Nigerian students to swap the streets of Lagos for the hallowed halls of Boston, after securing them scholarships worth a staggering $2.2 million (£1.7m).
The “Malo” singer teamed up with the world-renowned Berklee College of Music to hunt for the next global superstar. Out of 120 hopefuls who survived a grueling five-day “bootcamp” in April, 18 standouts were handed the golden ticket: a three-year degree at the same institution that produced legends like Quincy Jones and John Mayer.
The intensive program, which ran from April 22nd to 26th, wasn’t just a simple audition. It was a masterclass in the “Afrobeats movement.”
120 Artists: Songwriters and producers gathered for world-class training.
The Prize: Full tuition and support for a three-year stint at Berklee.
The Mentor: Tiwa Savage herself, guiding the next generation through the industry’s highs and lows.
”There is so much raw talent in Nigeria that just needs a door to open,” one insider said. “Tiwa isn’t just opening the door; she’s building a bridge to the global stage.”
Tiwa Savage isn’t just a pop star; she’s a trailblazer for the African continent. Having worked with everyone from Beyoncé to Coldplay, her influence is massive.
By partnering with Berklee, she is tackling the industry’s biggest hurdle: formal education. While Nigerian music currently dominates UK charts and global airwaves, many artists lack access to the technical production and business training provided by elite institutions.
Berklee College of Music is widely considered the premier contemporary music college in the world. For these 18 students, this isn’t just a school trip—it’s a multi-million dollar investment in the future of the global sound.
