The weekend is here and Nigerian-born artist Tiwa Savage has released her new single, “49-99,” on Motown Records.
This is Tiwa Savage’s first release with Motown Records that serves as her US label since signing her deal international deal with Universal Music Group.
Ethiopia Habtemariam, President of Motown Records and EVP of Capitol Music Group, said, they were excited to work with Tiwa Savage, who is one of Africa’s most talented and prolific singer-songwriters of this generation.
“Tiwa Savage has been at the forefront of creating music from the continent that connects people from around the globe. It is Tiwa’s undeniable gifts, immense talent, work ethic and resilience that has prepared her for this next chapter and we at Motown are proud to be support her on this journey,” said the President
Savage recently recorded ‘Keys to the Kingdom’, a song that she co-wrote for the soundtrack The Lion King: The Gift after being hand-picked to do so by Beyoncé.
The year 2018 was a remarkable year all-around for her. She was named Best African Act at the MTV European Music Awards, making history as the first female to win the award.