While many acclaimed musicians have graced the Grammy stage, one notable absence remains: Tiwa Savage, the Afrobeat Queen.

Despite her undeniable talent, global acclaim, and groundbreaking contributions to the music landscape, Tiwa Savage is yet to secure the coveted Grammy Award recognition.

Here are six reasons why Tiwa Savage has no Grammy award nomination:

1. Limited representation of Afrobeats at the Grammys

One significant barrier to Tiwa Savage's Grammy aspirations is the limited representation of Afrobeats within the Grammy Awards ecosystem. While Afrobeats has gained international prominence in recent years, it has only recently secured a spot at the Grammy Awards, with fewer categories dedicated to the genre compared to more established genres like pop and hip-hop.

This limited representation poses a challenge for Tiwa Savage, making it difficult for her to gain visibility and recognition from Grammy voters.

2. Limited industry visibility and promotion

Another factor that may have contributed to Tiwa Savage's Grammy gap is the level of industry visibility and promotion afforded to her music.

While she has achieved considerable success in Africa and beyond, Tiwa Savage's mainstream breakthrough in Western markets, particularly the United States, has been relatively limited compared to some of her peers.

Grammy nominations often hinge on a combination of artistic merit and industry visibility, and without robust promotional campaigns and widespread exposure in key markets, Tiwa Savage's chances of catching the attention of Grammy voters may have been diminished.

3. Lack of adequate collaborations with Grammy-winning artists

Collaborations with Grammy-winning artists often increase an artist's chances of receiving Grammy recognition.

Unfortunately, Tiwa Savage may not have enough collaborations with the necessary artists to earn a Grammy nomination.

While she has collaborated with notable artists within the Afrobeats genre, such as Wizkid on Ma Lo and Bad, Burna Boy on Anything (For You), Brandy on Somebody's Son, Beyonce on Keys to the Kingdom and a few others, more collaborations with these Grammy-winning artists and others from other genres could enhance her visibility and appeal to Grammy voters.

4. Release gaps and album timing

Tiwa Savage's absence from Grammy recognition could be attributed to the extended period since her last album release, Water & Garri, in 2021.

With no follow-up albums since then, Tiwa Savage may have struggled to catch the attention of Grammy organizers and maintain visibility within the music industry. The lack of new material also deprives fans of prolonged listening enjoyment, potentially impacting her ability to engage audiences and garner the attention of Grammy voters. To improve her Grammy prospects, Tiwa Savage may need to focus on releasing new music to enhance her visibility and chances of securing the coveted Grammy recognition she deserves.

5. Fierce competition on the global stage

Grammy Awards are highly competitive, with thousands of submissions vying for a limited number of nomination slots in each category.

Grammy voters, who consist of industry professionals and experts, may have diverse tastes and preferences, making it challenging for artists like Tiwa Savage to stand out in a crowded field.

Additionally, voter dynamics and biases within the Grammy voting body may also play a role in determining nominations and winners, further complicating the process for artists from non-Western backgrounds.

6. Other Awards and Afrobeats royalty status

Despite the absence of Grammy recognition, Tiwa Savage remains a celebrated artist within the Afrobeats genre, earning numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.

Her status as the Afrobeats Queen is undisputed, with a loyal fan base and a string of chart-topping hits to her name. While the Grammy Awards hold significant prestige, Tiwa Savage's focus on other awards and her enduring legacy within the Afrobeats landscape may mitigate the absence of Grammy recognition.

Despite this Grammy gap, Tiwa Savage's impact on the music industry and her status as the Afrobeats Queen remain unparalleled, ensuring her continued success and influence within the global music landscape.

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In the video, Tiwa Savage and Brandy entertain calls from fans in the United States who disclose their relationship status and also get to shoot their shots on the hotline. The video was streamed live on Tuesday, the 13th of October 2021.

Tiwa Savage and Brandy

Tiwa Savage and Brandy just released the music video for their latest collaboration, Somebody’s Son off the former’s new Water & Garri EP. The song is basically a prayer about finding true love. As the popular line from the song says, “Somebody’s son go find me one day”.

READ ALSO: VIDEO: Tiwa Savage Delivers The Visuals For Brandy-assisted 'Somebody's Son'

In the video, Tiwa Savage gets online with Brandy and they share a hotline for fans to call them and possibly shoot their shots. At some point during the show, Brandy had to drop off and Tiwa took the remainder of the show herself. The hotline proved to be quite interesting and a lot of fans called in to shoot their shots at people they liked.

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• Artist Name: Tiwa Savage
• Song Title: Somebody Son
• Featured Artist: Brandy
• Producer: Mystro
• Video Director: JM Films
• Label: Universal Music
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2021

Tiwa Savage 'Somebody's Son' Brandy

High-profile Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage has been appearing frequently on the news lately, and it's for good reasons by the way. Her buzzing record 'Somebody's Son' is being received with rave reviews from fans and she has decided to complete the job with a befitting music video.

'Somebody's Son' was produced by her frequent collaborator Mystro, it is one of the records housed under her latest body of work, the 'Water & Garri' EP. The video was shot and directed by the highly creative JM Films.

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Furthermore, the 'Water & Garri' consists of 5 beautiful songs, it features Nas, Brandy, Tay Iwar and Amaarae. It also carries some familiar names on the production circle, Mystro produced two songs, the others were produced by Tay Iwar, Richard King, Ayodeji Olowu and Le Mav.

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Tiwa Savage & Brandy

Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer Tiwa Savage is set to release the visuals for her smash hit tune 'Somebody's Son' featuring American soul singer Brandy.

Tiwa Savage unveiled her star-studded project, Water & Garri, in August, and the extended play absolutely meets expectations. On the new project, Tiwa Savage proffered her A-game, featuring two of America's music industry big names, alongside Nigerian/Ghanaian fast-rising stars. The EP featured Amaarae, Tay Iwar, veteran singer Brandy, and veteran rapper Nas.

Easily becoming the fans' favourite is the song with Brandy 'Somebody's Son', a tune that has become a manifestation song for a lot of single ladies. As a follow-up to the tune, Tiwa Savage has announced that the song will be getting its video very soon.

Taking to her Instagram page today, October 5th, 2021, the mother of one made it known that the visual will premier in 6 days. She wrote:

Got a special visual for y’all, 6 days from now ?

Brandy equally announced the incoming video as well, with an heartfelt message to Tiwa Savage. she wrote:

Wow, God is so awesome. Thank you so much @TiwaSavage for this beautiful dream #somebodyson is a special song that is forever timeless. 10/12.

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Check out the Lyrics to ‘Somebody's Son’ by Tiwa savage featuring American singer -Brandy, This is one of the greatest collaborations to ever happen in the Nigeria Music Industry this year.

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Tiwa Savage and Brandy

Somebody's Son Lyrics by Tiwa Savage ft Brandy

Verse 1
Sorry, I’m not sorry
Ala ko ri ni bobo yen se
Should I try? Try again?
But now my heart e still dey pain me

Pre-Chorus
Okun mi le, O le ko ko
Shobi sho ni me run ni (run ni, run ni, run ni)
Tired of getting it wrong
This won’t be another heartbreak song

Chorus
Somebody’s son go find me one day
One day
I don dey wait don’t stay too far away
Somebody’s son go love me one day
One day
I don dey wait don’t stay too far away
One day, Yeah yeah yeah

Post-Chorus
Somebody, somebody
Somebody’s son go love me one day
One day
Somebody, somebody
Somebody’s son go love me one day
One day!

Verse 2
Worried? I’m not worried
No I no look for embrace
Who wan settle for whatever?
And live your life forever displaced
My heart has been through much

Pre-Chorus
Okun mi le O le ko ko
Shobi sho ni me run ni (run ni, run ni, run ni)
Tired of getting it wrong, and
This won’t be another heartbreak song

Chorus
Somebody’s son go find me one day
One day
I don dey wait don’t stay too far away
One day
Somebody’s son go love me one day
One day
I don dey wait don’t stay too far away
One day, Yeah yeah yeah

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Post-Chorus
Somebody, somebody
Somebody’s son go love me one day
One day
Somebody somebody
Somebody’s son go love me one day!

Pre-Chorus
Weight of the world what if it's for me to carry?
Shobi sho ni me run ni
Tired of getting it wrong
This won’t be another heartbreak song

Chorus
Somebody’s son go find me one day
One day
I don dey wait don’t stay too far away
One day
Somebody’s son go love me one day
One day
I don dey wait don’t stay too far away
One day

Outro
Somebody, somebody
Somebody’s son go love me one day
One day
Somebody’s son go love me one day!

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American singer, Brandy has shared a video of herself on the set of the music video for her new song with Nigerian songbird, Tiwa Savage. The video was shared via Instagram on Friday, the 10th of September 2021.

Tiwa Savage and Brandy

Tiwa Savage unveiled her star-studded project Water & Garri last month one we've been anticipating for months. The extended play absolutely meets expectations and you'd be impressed on your first listen. On the new project, Tiwa Savage proffered her A-game, featuring two of America's music industry big names, alongside Nigerian/Ghanaian fast-rising stars. The EP features Amaarae, Tay Iwar, veteran singer Brandy, and veteran rapper Nas.

READ ALSO: Watch Sweet Moment Tiwa Savage Heard Brandy's Vocals on New EP

In the video, Brandy is getting her make-up done onset of the new music video with Tiwa Savage while humming along to their song, Somebody's Son. Describing their relationship, Tiwa Savage told Zane Lowe in a recent interview with Apple Music that she and the American legend have practically become friends. In her words;

I've been trying to work with her for years. It's a dream of mine. And when it happened this time, it's not even just music, we connected. She's someone I speak to almost every other day.

 

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ALSO READ: Tiwa Savage and Her African Bad Gyal Supremacy: Here Are 9 Times She Established Her Reign

Enter Tiwa Savage in the year 2011, who had come aboard the Nigerian music ship with her feminine iteration of western pop-sounding Afrobeats. A peculiar twist to a familiar sound, she had been the upstart femme fatale who had then created a fresh narrative to the constantly refined sound. It is now the year 2021 and recognised and dubbed the Queen of Afrobeats, the singer in offering a bite-sized compilation of her musical artistry, has again showcased a fresh yet different approach to Afrobeats, refreshing as it is filling on her EP, Water & Garri. Achieved with 5 hypnotically crafted iterations of RnB and Soul-infused tracks, 5 features, and enamouring production work, the project speaks on the taste profile depicted with the Nigerian light meal referenced in the title while offering an aural one never quite heard before. As a result, 5 points have been drawn out through the musical manifestations and in this list, we examine the importance of Tiwa Savage’s dynamic sound on her Water & Garri EP, here: 

Tiwa Savage - Water & Garri (EP)  cover art

1. To further broaden the Afrobeats/ African soundscape

Project releases by the music bigwigs on the scene are always marked online with collective yearning prior to release and afterward, an abundance of aired opinions that soon make a dent on the trends’ table. This was the case for the release of Tiwa Savage’s Water & Garri EP which had been much hyped by members of the press and musicians, and anticipated by music lovers. Following the release, there had however been views expressed by several listeners that the EP’s sound wasn’t one for Nigerian ears. 

ALSO READ: 5 Takeaways From Tiwa Savage's New Album "Celia"

Given its markedly slower BPM and its RnB and Soul feel, the claims were not baseless but referenced a time before the current broadening of music templates and listeners’ tastes in the Nigerian music market where dynamic sounds were largely unaccepted. The growth on the part of music listeners and creators has since served to vary the burgeoning music industry with different iterations of sound. 

Tiwa Savage's novel blend of Afrobeats-brushed RnB and Soul serves as further addition to this progression; showing how multiple Grammy-winning rapper, Nas can flow on an Afrobeats song with Work Fada. Pushing Afrofunk to the fore with songs like Ade Ori and Special Kinda and giving RnB lovers a Brandy feature they never knew they needed while redefining Afropop with Amaarae on Tales by Moonlight. Given her prestige as the Queen of Afrobeats and a top player on the scene, this sound unravelled by Tiwa Savage holds the possibility of travelling far and wide as a new music template for Afrobeats which at the core is like sauce that can be served with any sound. 

2. Water & Garri is a musical manifestation of growth and evolution

For an industry that has more or less been around for only three decades and is just recently beginning to strike up semblances of structure, the Nigerian music industry has had an impressive number of watershed moments and with each one, growth is made. An equally important aspect of this growth most music lovers tend to overlook is the growth of the faces and voices of the revolution. From fanbases, streaming numbers, reach and management, we've witnessed our favourite stars grow in leaps. But a major change has occurred in their sound as well and has most of them tempering the pace and globalising the sound of their music while changing flows to accommodate this new version of themselves. 

For Tiwa Savage, whose first love where music creation is concerned, is RnB-- from her days as a music writer in America before her move to and breakout in Nigeria with the pop-hinged Kele Kele,-- the sound direction of her EP is her way of going back to her roots. This manifestation of her RnB roots had formerly always revealed itself in bits and pieces of her works but on Water & Garri, it has been unapologetically and innovatively done to serve as a statement of the growth and sheer strength of her artistry and faith in self. 

3. The importance of risk-taking while staying true to self

Back in the days of Pon Pon music when the quality of work Nigerian musicians put out was highly questioned by music critics and listeners, the leading argument from musicians then was that the palate of the audience wasn’t broad enough. It had taken a few brave musicians to break the narrative, creating music that didn’t fit into the norm to give the scene the variety of sounds that is now the stuff of global wonder.

ALSO READ: The Essence of Wizkid's Sound: 5 Ways He's Pushed Afrobeats Forward

Those musicians had while taking a risk, remained true to themselves by creating music that fully represented themselves and their interests while creating quality music that served to change the perception of Afrobeats. In 2011 Tiwa Savage had been one of such acts with her breakout hit, Kele Kele, and her sultry persona. Then it had turned out to be a risk worth taking but she had been a relatively unknown act on the mainstream scene. With Water & Garri, we see her toe that line, not as a greenhorn singer, but a fully established act, taking to her RnB and Soul side after years of entertaining fans with feisty Afropop songs and owning it unapologetically too. 

4. The importance of practice to gain perfection

On the 10th of December, Tiwa Savage took the stage at the MOBO Awards to give a three-minute performance of some songs off her Celia album. A thrilling and surreal set, the singer had with impeccable backup performed Koroba and Save My Life both reworked to give a pleasing mix of RnB and Afrobeats with the latter having ad-libs similar to those on her promo single for Water & Garri, Tales by Moonlight. 

The excellence of that performance is one that could only have been achieved through relentless practice with the outcome appearing to have been a sort of beta test for the unique sound direction on Water & Garri the EP. In light of this, while the sound may be new to several listeners, it was definitely not an afterthought but a product of several layers of practice and experience as the leading lady of Afrobeats. 

5. Water & Garri resets the bar for innovation among female musicians

The Nigerian music scene is currently witnessing an awakening where more than ever, female musicians are stepping up to the microphone to add their voices to the mix of things in the fast-rising music industry. For a densely male-dominated scene, this is a breath of fresh air and hints at the immense heights that could be unlocked with both genders dedicating fully to the craft. 

Once upon a time, Tiwa Savage had been one of a few female acts coming aboard to change the status quo and in turn, inspiring a younger generation of girls to do likewise. This recent insurgence of female musicians has unveiled several talented acts with different interpretations of music and Tiwa Savage’s dynamic and distinct addition after roughly a decade’s reign will further spur on new female acts to continue innovating and collaborating on their path to greatness. 

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Tiwa Savage was speaking to Zane Lowe about her new EP on Apple Music when she explained how she got to work with icons like Nas and Brandy. The video for this interview was shared via Instagram on Monday, the 23rd of August 2021.

Tiwa Savage and Brandy

Tiwa Savage unveiled her star-studded project Water & Garri on Friday, one we've been anticipating for months. The extended play absolutely meets expectations and you'd be impressed on your first listen. On the new project, Tiwa Savage proffered her A-game, featuring two of America's music industry big names, alongside Nigerian/Ghanaian fast-rising stars. The EP features Amaarae, Tay Iwar, veteran singer Brandy, and veteran rapper Nas.

Recently, Tiwa Savage also shared a photo of herself from the first time she heard Brandy's vocals on her song. She wrote;

Reaction video when I heard @brandy vocals first time 

This songgggg WOW, it hits me like it’s a gospel song

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READ ALSO: Watch Sweet Moment Tiwa Savage Heard Brandy's Vocals on New EP

Tiwa Savage told Zane Lowe in her interview with apple music that she and Brandy have practically become friends. In her words;

I've been trying to work with her for years. It's a dream of mine. And when it happened this time, it's not even just music, we connected. She's someone I speak to almost every other day.

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Tiwa Savage shared the video which showed herself and Brandy listening to their song together off the EP, then the latter's vocals come in. She shared the video via her Instagram page on Sunday, the 22nd of August 2021.

Tiwa Savage and Brandy

Tiwa Savage unveiled her star-studded project Water & Garri on Friday, one we've been anticipating for months. The extended play absolutely meets expectations and you'd be impressed on your first listen. On the new project, Tiwa Savage proffered her A-game, featuring two of America's music industry big names, alongside Nigerian/Ghanaian fast-rising stars. The EP features Amaarae, Tay Iwar, veteran singer Brandy, and veteran rapper Nas.

Sharing the video of herself listening to Brandy's vocals on their new song, the former Mavin Records first lady wrote;

Reaction video when I heard @brandy vocals first time ??‍

This songgggg WOW, it hits me like it’s a gospel song

Link in my bio

READ ALSO: Reactions Trail Tiwa Savage's New EP 'Water & Garri' | SEE

Tiwa Savage announced the new song with Brandy on her EP via a snippet on her Instagram page. Tiwa Savage shared the snippet from her new EP and asked people to guess who was on it, and most people guessed Brandy. The vocals are definitely unmistakable.

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Making the announcement today, on the 17th of August 2021, the acclaimed African Bad Girl unveiled the track-list for the EP 'Water and Garri'.

American Icons, Nas and Brandy, have been announced as guests on Nigerian female singer and songwriter Tiwa Savage's Incoming Project tagged 'Water and Garri'.

READ: Tiwa Savage Announces Release Date For IncomIng EP | SEE DETAILS

The incoming project 'Water and Garri' features Nas and Brandy alongside Nigerian talented singer Tay Iwar, Ghanaian Songstress Amaarae and Rich King.

The five-track project has been getting a lot of good reviews even though it hasn't dropped yet and we are eagerly waiting for it.

See Water and Garri Tracklist below

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