“At Flutterwave, our dream has always been to connect Africa to the world and the world to Africa. Tiwa’s dream is to take Nigerian and African creative talent global. These are not two separate dreams; they are the same dream. That is why this partnership makes perfect sense.”
Flutterwave’s strategic partnership with the foundation reflects the company’s broader commitment to empowering African communities beyond payments infrastructure. As part of the partnership, Flutterwave has also made a financial contribution to support the foundation’s programmes and long-term vision, reinforcing its commitment to investing in Africa’s next generation of creative talent.
The presence of Berklee College of Music at the launch, one of the world’s most prestigious music institutions, signals the foundation’s ambition to create real, structured pathways for African artists into global music education and industry networks, including scholarships to study at Berklee in Boston and the long-term establishment of a permanent music school in Nigeria.
By investing in the creative economy, Flutterwave affirms that economic growth and cultural advancement are deeply intertwined, and that the companies building Africa’s future have a responsibility to support both.
Speaking at the launch, Tiwa Savage expressed her gratitude for Flutterwave’s support:
“Africa has always had the talent. What our artists have needed is the infrastructure, the access, and the belief. Tonight, with partners like Flutterwave standing behind us, we are building all three.”
The Tiwa Savage Music Foundation launch marks the beginning of a long-term commitment from Flutterwave to invest in Africa’s creative economy, recognising that the continent’s greatest export is not just its products, but its people, stories, and sound.
