By Fowewe Abdul Lateef
Nigerian award winning singer, Jemilat Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, popularly known as Tiwa Savage has been invited to perform, alongside other worldclass musicians, at the coronation of the British monarch, King Charles III.
The event is set to hold in Westminster Abbey, London, on May 6, 2023. The Afrostar (Tiwa Savage) is going to join an array of celebrities like DJ Pete Tong, Olly Murs, Steve Winwood, Lucy, Faith et al.
With this invitation (To perform on the coronation of King Charles III), Tiwa Savage has set it on record to be the first Nigerian artiste to perform in London coronation concert.
Organizer Statement: “We are excited to announce that Tiwa Savage will be performing at the coronation concert alongside other world-class musicians. Tiwa Savage is an exceptional artiste with a unique blend of African and Western sounds. We’re confident that her performance will add colour and excitement to the event”.
It’s undisputed that, Tiwa recognition and invitation to perform at the coronation concert will add more value to Africa music, and make the world to recognize Afro genre as the whole, and it’ll also motivate other upcoming African artistes.