Nigerian sensation singer and self-acclaimed Queen of Afrobeat, Tiwa Savage, has said that talent is insufficient to succeed in the music industry.

The 46-year-old mother of one made this remark while outlining the vision behind her initiative, the Tiwa Savage Music  Foundation, which aims to support emerging African creatives.

She said, “Music changed my life, but talent alone isn’t enough, especially when access is limited. I want to open people’s eyes to the full scope of what’s possible in music.”

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Savage is set to host a grand finale concert for over 100 participants who graduated from her music foundation in partnership with Berklee College of Music on Sunday, April 26.

The event will take place at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts with Nigerian entertainer Darey Art Alade and Kie Kie serving as hosts.

Speaking ahead of the event, Savage stressed that her ambition extends beyond nurturing artistes but to developing industry gurus.

“I don’t just want to launch artists; I want to build leaders, producers, executives and owners who will shape the future of the music industry.

“Our alumni will become film composers, label executives and mentors who reinvest in the next generation.

“If a young musician from a small neighbourhood can say the foundation changed their life, then we’ve achieved something meaningful,” the singer added.