Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, known professionally as Tiwa Savage, has announced that her long-awaited fourth studio album, This One is Personal, will be released on 29th August.

Savage who sings in English, Nigerian Pidgin and Yoruba; revealed the news via her X page, describing the 15-track project as deeply meaningful after nearly three years of work.

Savage whose music is a blend of afrobeats, R&B, afropop, pop and hip-hop, said the album which is dropping today means the world to her, and she want to share the journey together.

The Nigerian music star, born 5th February 1980 said My album is I will be answering your questions about the music, process & stories behind it. Drop your questions with #ThisOneIsPersonal, and I’ll be picking some to respond to.

The award-winning singer during the fan Q&A session, described the album’s themes as love, healing, and heartbreak.

The ‘Kele Kele Love’ hitmaker disclosed that the project features three guest artistes and admitted to shedding tears while recording the opening track.

Since her debut, Savage has established herself as one of Africa’s most influential artists, with a career that has earned international recognition and multiple awards.

This One is Personal will follow her previous albums, Once Upon a Time (2013), R.E.D (2015), and Celia (2020).

Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education.

Five years later, she began her music career doing backup vocals for artists such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige.

After participating in the UK edition of The X Factor and graduating from Berklee College of Music, Savage signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009.

Inspired by the growth of the Nigerian music industry, Savage moved back to Nigeria and signed with Mavin Records in 2012.

She made an appearance on the label’s 2012 compilation album Solar Plexus.

Her debut studio album Once Upon a Time was released on 3 July 2013.

It was supported by seven singles: “Kele Kele Love”, “Love Me (3x)”, “Without My Heart”, “Ife Wa Gbona”, “Folarin”, “Olorun Mi” and “Eminado”.

The album was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and for Best R&B/Pop Album at The Headies 2014.

On 19 December 2015, Savage released her second studio album R.E.D, which yielded the singles “My Darlin” and “Standing Ovation”.

The tracks “All Over” and “Ma Lo” served as singles from Savage’s six-track debut extended play (EP), Sugarcane, which was released in September 2017. R.E.D and Sugarcane have both been nominated for Best Album at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

In November 2018, Savage won Best African Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards, becoming the first woman to win the category.

In May 2019, she announced her record deal with Universal Music Group and exit from Mavin Records.

Savage’s third studio album Celia, which was released in August 2020, yielded the singles “Attention”, “Dangerous Love”, “Koroba”, and “Temptation”.

Her second extended play Water & Garri, which blends Afrobeat with soulful R&B, was released on 20 August 2021.

In March 2022, Savage announced the Water & Garri North American Tour in support of the EP.

Savage was married to Tunji “Tee Billz” Balogun. On 23 November 2013, the couple held their traditional marriage at the Ark in Lekki.

The couple’s white wedding was held on 26 April 2014, at the Armani Hotel in Dubai.

On 1 January 2015, Savage and Balogun announced that they were expecting their first child together.[110] Six months later, Savage gave birth to their son.

On 28 April 2016, Balogun accused his wife of infidelity and his mother-in-law of witchcraft.

In a 45-minute interview conducted by This Day newspaper and Pulse Nigeria, Savage extensively addressed her husband’s lengthy social media posts regarding their marriage.

She debunked her husband’s infidelity claims and accused him of financial recklessness, drug addiction and abandonment.

She said her marriage to him was over.

On 19 July 2021, Savage lost her father to an undisclosed illness.

On 8 June 2021, Savage was reported to have been involved in a verbal exchange with Seyi Shay at a saloon in Lekki, Lagos.

In a viral video, Savage was seen taking exception to Seyi Shay’s greeting, followed by an exchange of words and curses from both artists.

Seyi Shay recorded a diss track in 2017, calling Savage several derogatory names.

In October 2021, Savage told Power 105.1’s Angie Martinez that she was blackmailed over a leaked video of herself and her partner having sex.

Savage’s partner accidentally uploaded the video to Snapchat and took it down almost immediately.

However, someone captured the video before it was deleted and threatened to release it if they weren’t monetarily compensated.

Savage refused to give the person money and instead decided to publicly speak about the leaked video in order to own the narrative.

Savage revisited the incident on Asake’s 2022 single “Loaded”, which she was featured on.

Savage appeared on BBC’s list of the 100 inspirational and innovative women for 2017.

She also made the Women4Africa 2022 Goldlist.

Artists such as Ayra Starr and Brettina have cited Savage as one of their key musical influences.