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Ileke-IdI:
I must be luckiest girl in the world 
Hottest beat. . . .


Tiwa Savage –[b] Ife Wa Gbona [/b]Ft. Leo Wonder

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I love that track too! Can't wait for the album to drop!

LOL that's OMO-T's oldest daughter!

He likes you as a person, but he is not in love with you! Sorry, he DOES NOT LOVE YOU

Tiwa Savage needs no formal introduction on notjustOk.com. Her music was first featured on the site in 2007 and since then she has dropped music sparingly due to her songwriting deal she got with Sony records. However, she is getting ready to release a full length album in 2011 and we are convinced that she is one to look out for.

As far as you can remember, how long have you been in the music business?

Since I was about 15/16.

So how did you realize that you could sing and how did you go from singing for fun to singing as a career?

I think I realized when I would hear that I could actually mimic what some singers were doing, like I could learn and copy their ad libs and runs. I got my first paid gig as a background singer for George Michael. But only after I got signed to SONY as a songwriter was when I started earning money from music alone and not needing a day job.

Wow! George Michael? How did you get that gig?

Someone heard me singing at this local talent show and recommended me to the music director for George Michael. He was looking for background singers and so I went to audition and I got it. The show was in wembley arena in front of about 80,000 people. That show changed my life and I knew in my heart that one day I would be singing on a stage like that.

That’s big; Wembley Arena and you went on to sing backup for Sting, Mary J Bige and a few others. I saw your X-Factor final performance what was you experience on the show like?

Wow that was such an amazing experience, it was also a painful experience ’cause obviously I wanted to get through to the final stage but it gave me a taste of what having great exposure is and how to work to handle it. In hindsight I am blessed to not have made it cause I would not have been blessed to sign with SONY.

Very True. Speaking of Sony how did you land that deal?

It was by the grace of God. I wrote a song that Fantasia (winner of American idol) heard, loved and recorded. I was living in NY then and my visa was about to expire, the vice president of Sony heard the song and asked me to come to his office the next day. He heard my other songs and offered me a deal. It was such a blessing from God because in one second my situation changed for the better.

What inspired ‘Middle Passage’… You pretty much praised and encouraged the African Man… And how did you come up with the sound and direction of how you composed the song? Its different

Yes o, I have to balance it out because “kele kele” was kind of not on the boy’s side. lol, No but really I admire African men so much. I see men around me like cousins, friends even my brothers and I see how hard they work just to keep up with the demands of the western world. I wanted a song to encourage them cause a lot of them hustle so hard to provide for themselves and family back home and they come against so many struggles and stigmas just being African. I wanted something just for African men ’cause as far as I have seen they are one of the most intelligent, most hardworking men in the world. Thanks for the compliment

You are now in full Artiste Mode even though you still have your writer mode on. What are your plans now as an artiste? Are you getting ready to drop an album and if so when can we expect a Tiwa Savage album?

It is so much work, I still have to write for other artists like I have a song on Fantasia’s new album called “collard greens & cornbread” I have a song with Kat Deluna featuring Akon and many others and I am writing my album too which is about 70% done. I am hoping to drop my album early 2011. I have so much music that I cant wait to share. So many styles; I am so excited and overwhelmed by the love and support that I have received thus far

We hear you also have a song recorded with the producer SoSick (DaGrin). How was it working with him in the studio and can we expect any other Nigerian producers or artistes on the album?

Sossick is soooo amazing. We had instant chemistry and the record he did for me is so unexpected. I love the song and it is featuring Leo Wonder. He is one to watch out for; his voice is so sweet. I am hoping to work with more artists and producers in Nigeria. People didn’t expect that I could do a song like Kele Kele, they thought I was just a soulful singer but now people see a different side to me. So me collaborating with someone like 9ice would not be so far fetched. I admire Nigerian artistes so much and am looking forward to working with who will work with me

Yes when I heard Kele Kele, it pleasantly surprised me. I guess it is safe to say that it is the official single off the upcoming album. When is the video coming out?

Yeah kele kele is my 1st single, it wasn’t going to be but it got out and I started getting great reviews about it. Girls loved it and so we decided to go ahead with it. The video is still in post production because it is all green screen and there are a lot of graphics to be added. It should be out early September, God willing.

Perfect! Are you currently signed to a record label in Nigeria?

Yes I am signed to 323 Entertainment. Owned by Tee billz and myself.

O yeah? How did you meet Tee Billz (Sauce Kid’s former manager)?

I met Tee Billz through a mutual friend in LA, at first he wasnt really excited because he comes across artists all the time. He eventually took a meeting, heard some songs and from then on he was fully onboard, working endless hours on this project from video, to photoshoots to studios, etc.

So you are going the solo route. I like that. Would you like to add anything else that I may have skipped?

I just wanna say a huge thank you to all who have supported me. I really appreciate the love. I wanna thank Notjustok because you guys have been amazing. I also have to say a big thank you to my close friends and family beacuse it is not easy but their love has kept me going also Tee Billz because he is more that my business partner, he is a dear friend and my mentor and none of this would have happened without him. I wanna thank God; HE is my everything.

http://www.notjustok.com/2010/08/23/tiwa-savage-notjustok-hype/

When will all these tribal wars end? This is one of the reasons Nigeria isn't moving forward. NO UNITY!

Whitney houston's beach body!

Venus and Serena Williams From way Before!

Outstrip:
The prettiest pictureis the one were she had the least amount of makeup. The extra stuff makes her look like she is wearing a fake face

Yes, that's true.

I don't believe this baseless story

THE AMAKA:
[color=#cc00cc]she is really cute, love her song Kele Kele Love and the other one, f[b]orgot the title (its in Yoruba)[/b][/color]

Ife wa gbona is the title,

Dolemite:
Star worshipper in denial dude I don't care!! Just stop putting people down.

My dear, It's crazy how sad some haters can be. I ignored him on purpose.

Ife wa gbona - Tiwa Savage feat. Leo Wonder

ravenzord:
What's there to write? Ask TerryG if he needed brains to write Free Madness

Here are more Pix enjoy . . .

Here are more pix . . . Enjoy!

ravenzord:
Ol boy no dey shame say dem dey pay U na, look at this way; U're being paid to praise her, I'm getting nothing for dissing her, U're obviously better off. As for her brain, I'll have to find out for myself . And U don't have to be very smart to make hits,if U don't believe me ask Britney Spears .


@Maka: Omo,  it doesn't matter, she won't sell anywhere but naija, and she fit nor even sell for here self.

Point of Correction i said she's WRITTEN great songs . . .LMAO
You don't need brains to MAKE hits but you need brains to WRITE hits . . .

Listen to the hit song 'ife wa gbona' at: http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/08/17/bn-music-premiere-tiwa-savage-ti-wa-o-ni-ba-je/

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Here are more pix . . .

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Tiwa’s 1st single is playing on the radio now called “OH YEAH” Sung by Capitol Recording Artist JAICKO Tiwa’s first big break arrived at the age of 17. George Michael brought her in as a background vocalist for a major concert in Wembley Stadium. That was the night that changed Tiwa’s life forever! Ever since then Tiwa has been blessed to work as a background vocalist for many great artists such as Mary J.Blige; Chaka Khan; Blu Cantrell; Emma Bunton (Spice girls); Lemar; Kelly Clarkson; Andreas Bocelli; Stephen Gately; Hearsay; Sheila E; Ms Dynamite, and so many more. Life on the road was electrifying! Touring with a myriad of bands, and sharing the stage with the likes of Sting, 50 Cent, and Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, Destiny’s Child, and Robbie Williams has helped develop her live stage performance. She scored her first filmography in the Love Actually Movie. Born native Nigerian; raised in Lagos, until the age of 10. Thereafter, her family moved to London, United Kingdom in pursuit of wealth and opportunity. Her fondest memory of flirting with music was in the high school band as a trombone player. Very quickly she had to give it up because she could not afford to purchase one of her own. This incident brought about the novel idea of picking up an instrument that she did not need to buy. Her voice! At the age of 15 she began to sing. Tiwa first started out by listening and imitating the riffs and runs of friends at school who were singers. In addition, she would listen to commercial jingles and songs on the radio utilizing the vocalist as her instructor. After she had discovered the undiscovered talent within, she began to try-out for several music auditions. During this process, she had met a group of local talented musicians who exposed her to Gospel, Jazz, Soul and R&B. Music became that unknown entity that remained suppressed and dormant inside for so many years. In the midst of it all, Tiwa was able to graduate in 2002 from the University of Kent with a B.A. honor in Business Administration. Although a proud accomplishment, she still felt a void. In 2003, the world renowned, Berklee College of Music displayed interest in her musical talents by offering her a scholarship. Encumbered by the diversity of cultures, and the extraordinary chi of creative students; she knew then that she had discovered a musical synagogue to hone her artistry. Her surrounding environment nourished and provided her with the proper synergy for music productivity. Writing and recording for her new album, which has undeniably marked a turning point in Tiwa’s life! Today she stands before you as a well-seasoned writer, songstress and artist that has become full-circle. Exposure to the various genres of music, and understanding the written verbiage of keys, chords and harmonies facilitated her in constructing some of her latest material. Consistently, Tiwa will continue to bring her fans that R&B sultry sound, but now with a slight touch of freshness. Tiwa has already been generating a huge buzz within the industry.


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Drop him like it's hot, Its obvious he doesn't love you, He that hath ears let him listen!