Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has announced her partnership with the United Nations (UN) to end violence against women and girls.
Through the Spotlight Initiative by the UN, Savage is lending her voice to a proven, multi-stakeholder model that has already demonstrated measurable impact.
On August 26, 2026, in a post shared on X, the award-winning singer and songwriter spoke about her commitment to using her platform and influence for the cause. 
“I’m honoured to be partnering with @GlobalSpotlight, the UN high-impact initiative to end violence against women and girls,” she wrote.
“I’m committed to using my voice and platform to help make the world safe for women and girls. I do hope you’ll join me. I am #WithHer.”
In the video that accompanied the announcement, Tiwa Savage notes that one in three women worldwide has experienced physical or sexual violence.
She shares her experiences on gender-based discrimination including extortion and blackmail. Savage emphasises on how important it is to have a world where women and girls feel valued and protected. She further expresses her pride in collaborating with the Spotlight Initiative and those working on the front lines.
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Savage emphasises how important it is to have a safe world for women and girl. Credit: Afrocritik
What the Spotlight Initiative is About
The Spotlight Initiative is the UN’s flagship program focused on eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls. The initiative was launched in 2017 with seed funding from the European Union.
It aims at strengthening laws and policies made against female gender-based violence, changing harmful social norms, and improving services for survivors.
The Spotlight Initiative also supports civil society and women’s movements.
It operates in different regions including Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific, where it tackles issues such as sexual and gender-based violence, femicide, trafficking, child marriage, and harmful practices. As part of the Tiwa Savage UN partnership, the singer recently travelled to Malawi.
Tiwa Savage’s Role and Malawi Visit
Tiwa Savage’s role is to engage with women, girls, community leaders, UN representatives, and organizations working on gender-based violence.
Her recent trip to Malawi, as part of her assignment, aims to deepen understanding of local challenges, highlight Spotlight-supported programs. Her platform and influence are a tool to also amplify survivors’ stories while raising global awareness.
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