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Nigerian singer and songwriter His name is Savage It will be performed at the coronation concert of King Charles III.
The event to be held on May 7 in the grounds of Windsor Castle will be attended by famous musicians from all over the world.
The inclusion of Tiwa in the concert schedule has created excitement among fans and music lovers around the world.
Tiwa can be passed as the only Nigerian based artist in the group. JERUB, an emerging musician born in Nigeria and based in Nottingham, will also present a sound rooted in pop, soul and indie at the concert. However, he lives in the UK. He was shortlisted in BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge Introducing talent search.
Tiwa, known for her electrifying performances and soulful music, will deliver a performance that will captivate the audience and leave a lasting impression on the historic occasion.
Paloma Faith, rock ‘n’ roll legend Steve Winwood, internationally renowned pianist Lang Lang and pop star Nicole Scherzinger were to join the incredible line-up that day.
It features an incredible mix of artists alongside previously announced performers including Take That, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings, Alexis Ffrench and collaborations with five Royal sponsors.
The BBC announced that Tom Cruise, Dame Joan Collins and Disney’s Winnie the Pooh would take part in the concert.
Famous film names such as Tom Jones, Bear Grylls and Oti Mabuse are among the stars appearing in pre-recorded sketches and segments revealing little-known facts about the king.
King Charles III ascended the throne on September 8, 2022, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. King Charles III and his wife Camila were to be officially crowned on May 6.
Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on June 2, 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. After the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952, she became Queen.
The event will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, as well as on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
Afrobeats ambassador
Known for her blend of Afrobeats, R&B, pop and hip-hop, 43-year-old Tiwa is one of Nigeria’s biggest hit-makers and music ambassadors.
Since winning the MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act in 2018, becoming the first female to achieve success in the category, the 43-year-old singer continues to break boundaries in the largely male-dominated Nigerian music industry.
Speaking to the BBC, the Nigerian singer expressed her gratitude for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“It is truly an honor to represent Africa and the Commonwealth at such a historic event. I look forward to joining the celebrations and bringing Afrobeats to Windsor Castle for the first time,” said Tiwa.
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