Tiwa Savage continues her ascend to the global stage.

A superstar in Africa, the songstress has been steadily building a worldwide presence since signing with JAY-Z‘s Roc Nation.

This Fall she unleashed new EP ‘Sugarcane’ as a bridge between her previous album ‘R.E.D’ and her first release since inking her deal with Jigga and co.

Today she debuted the video for the project’s title track.

A colorful affair, the clip showcases the seamless way this talented young lady manages to fuse West Africa with the West.

Check it out below…

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Jidenna is back with a… ‘Boomerang.’

The Nigerian-American star follows up debut album ‘The Chief’ (which arrived early this year) with a brand new six-track EP.

Unannounced, the flavoursome set features eclectic contributions from the likes of Quavo, Tiwa Savage, Wale, and Maleek Berry. 

So what are you waiting for? Tuck into new Jidenna after the jump…

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Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage serves up a taste of ‘Sugarcane’ on her brand new EP.

A huge star on the African continent with hits such as ‘Kele Kele’ and ‘Love Me,’ the Mavin Music wonder also attracted global attention after crafting tracks for the likes of Monica and Fantasia.

That multi-faceted appeal attracted JAY-Z’s Roc Nation, who signed a management deal with Nigeria’s “Doro Diva” last year.

Steadily building a name for herself on a global scale, Savage will be releasing a new album next year.

To whet appetites though, she’s released this project. Speaking on it, she said:

“I actually never planned to release anything before my official album drops next year so this is a surprise for my fans. I have been in such a great space in the studio and I’ve been creating so much music so it felt right to put out this project. The title is Sugar cane because the music sounded different and sweet to me. With Afrobeats music, I can’t explain it in words you just have to listen and experience the magic.”

Take a listen to the set, which also features Wiz Kid, below…

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It’s officially official.

Tiwa Savage, Nigeria’s doro diva, has signed with Roc Nation.

Speculation has been rife for months and the singer had all but confirmed her spot on the Roc roster.

Yet, after all the teasing, she finally put pen to paper this week and shared the moment with all.

Check it out below…

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Jay Z‘s Roc Nation is expanding at a rapid rate.

In the last year alone, the media machine has matured into a fully fledged record label, added sports management to its list of endeavours, and launched a Latin arm.

This week saw its latest acquisition unveiled – Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage.

Details below…

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Afro-Pop superstar Tiwa Savage shows the masses on the wonders of the ‘African Waist’ with her latest music video.

The sassy siren released her new album album ‘R.E.D’ Beyonce-style last week to much acclaim.

Having amassed international recognition with her debut LP ‘Once Upon A Time’ (which spurned hits such ‘Kele Kele,’ ‘Love Me, Love,’ and ‘Without My Heart’), can Savage capture a wider audience with her blazing brand of Afro-kissed material?

Watch below and let below…

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Afro-Pop queen Tiwa Savage is aiming to turn the charts a potent shade of ‘R.E.D’ with her newly announced sophomore album.

Moments ago, it was revealed that Tiwa – who rose to international prominence following the success of singles such as ‘Kele Kele’ and ‘Love Me, Love Me’ – is gearing up to release the LP imminently.

An acronym for ‘Romance. Expression. Dance,’ the project follows her 2013 debut ‘Once Upon A Time’ – which propelled her to bonafide superstardom Africa.

With the international market embracing more “worldly” sounds (ala Wiz Kid, Fuse ODG, and even Justin Bieber’s ‘Sorry’), could the second swing of the bat be Tiwa’s global coming out?

Time will tell,  but in the interim get all the way into her biggest bops below…

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Afro-Pop superstar Tiwa Savage continues to captivate the masses with her unique brand of music.

Having blazed the airwaves with hits such as ‘Kele Kele’ and ‘Love Me, Love Me’, Savage serves up latest single ‘Wanted’.

A fusion of sounds, the song unites Reggae and Pop (much like Rihanna’s ‘Man Down’) and sprinkles on specs of her native tongue for added flavour.

Already a major name on home soil, can the singer-songwriter (who has penned hits for the likes of Fantasia and Monica) breakout on a global scale on the back of ‘Wanted’? You be the judge below, where the video for the cut awaits…

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Afro-Pop princess Tiwa Savage continues her meteroric rise with new single ‘Eminado’ (translation: ‘Good Luck Charm’).

The Don Jazzy assisted cut is the latest to be lifted from the Nigerian-bred diva’s debut album ‘Once Upon A Time’ – which has, thus far, spawned hits such as ‘Kele Kele’, ‘Love Me, Love Me’, and ‘Without My Heart’.

Retro themed, the visual sees the singer-songwriter (who has penned tracks for the likes of Fantasia and Monica) playfully tribute many a musical “era”.

Check it out after the jump…

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Afro-Pop queen Tiwa Savage is finally set to release her debut album, ‘Once Upon A Time’.

Literally years in the making, the hotly anticipated set will finally arrive on iTunes on June 14th.

Preceded by wildly popular singles ‘Kele Kele’, ‘Love Me, Love Me’, and ‘Without My Heart’, the LP’s cover and tracklisting were unwrapped this week.

As an act whose success narrative spans continents countless stars can only dream of, Savage blends on the LP the best of Afro-Beats (Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, and more) with efforts from Western hitmakers such as Warren “Oak” Felder (Rihanna, Chris Brown, Alicia Keys) and Harmony (Fantasia, Destiny’s Child).

It’s a practice which speaks to Tiwa’s International appeal; indeed, the diva was bred in the UK, where she appeared on The X Factor, relocated to America where she signed with Sony Music as a songwriter — penning hits for the likes of Monica and Fantasia, going on to become a star in her own right back in her motherland thereafter. Quite the story, and so it seems, quite the album.

Peep the tracklist and some of our favourite Tiwa moments after the jump…

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Fresh from unveiling the video for fan-favourite ‘Without My Heart’, Nigerian siren Tiwa Savage unwraps new single ‘Folarin‘.

An infectious fusion of Afrobeats and R&B, the Magik Boi produced cut picks up with earlier releases ‘Kele Kele’ and ‘Without My Heart’ left off, packing enough heat to penetrate markets beyond Savage’s African homeland.

Naturally, one has wonder what the phrase ‘Folarin’ actually means. A Yoruba word, it’s used here to relay walking with style and swagger.

A signed songwriter with Sony Music America, Savage has penned hits for the likes of Monica and Fantasia while also establishing her name in her motherland. Does Nigeria’s top female artist have what it takes to smash worldwide? Take a listen to ‘Folarin’ below and let us know what you think!

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Afrobeats fans, it’s finally here!

Nigerian siren Tiwa Savage unwrapped the video for her wildly popular single ‘Without My Heart’ moments ago.

As relayed when she released debut single ‘Kele Kele’, Savage makes quite the unique Pop proposition. Nigerian born and UK bred, the former X Factor finalist is signed as as songwriter to Sony Music US and has penned songs for the likes of Monica (‘New Life’) and Fantasia (‘Collard Greens & Cornbread)’.

Now a chart force in her own right on home soil, can Savage build on her growing international buzz with what many are ordaining her best song yet? The answer awaits below…

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