Nigerian Afrobeats icon Tiwa Savage has been honoured with the Media Icon Award at the 2025 Forbes Women Africa Leading Women Summit in South Africa.
The annual event celebrates women making remarkable contributions across various fields in Africa, with Tiwa Savage recognised for her exceptional impact in media and entertainment.
The music star received the prestigious award alongside other influential Nigerian women, including World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, singer and artist Nissi Ogulu, former Nigeria Security and Exchange Commission boss Dr. Arunmah Oteh, and Eniola Shokunbi.
Nigerian Women Shine at Forbes Women Africa Summit
The complete list of awardees at the 2025 Forbes Women Africa Icon Awards includes:
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
- Social Impact Award: Wanjira Mathai
- Young Achiever Award: Eniola Shokunbi
- Next Generation Award: Hephzibah Akinwale
- Youth Icon Award: Nissi Ogulu
- Media Icon Award: Tiwa Savage
- Academic Excellence Award: Dr. Adriana Marais
- Sports Award: Sue Destombes
- Visionary Ally Award: Soul Deng
- Entertainer of the Year Award: Sarah Hassan
- Excellence in Entertainment Award: Minnie Dlamini
- Technology and Innovation Award: Jessica Mshama
- Champion of Change Award: Dr. Glenda Gray
- Businesswoman Award: Rita Zwane
- Champion of Entertainment Promotion Award: Tholsi Pillay
- Change Maker of the Decade Award: Dr. Arunmah Oteh
Tiwa Savage’s Outstanding Career
Tiwa Savage’s recognition at the Forbes Women Africa Summit is another feather in her decorated career.
Since breaking into the Nigerian mainstream music scene over a decade ago, Tiwa Savage has become one of the most influential female artists in Africa, with hit songs like ‘Kele Kele Love’, ‘All Over’, and ‘Somebody’s Son’.
In 2023, she made history as the first Nigerian artist to perform at the British Royal Coronation ceremony during the coronation of King Charles III.
Tiwa Savage kicked off 2025 with the release of her latest single ‘Commitment’ featuring British singer Craig David a collaboration that blends Afrobeats with Craig David’s signature R&B style.
Her trailblazing journey continues to inspire women across Africa, solidifying her legacy as one of the continent’s greatest music icons.
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