Having made a dedicated album for the African woman which she calls ‘Celia’, Tiwa Savage compiled a shout-out clip to celebrate the album. The clip features a number of African artist saying ‘I am Celia’ and those on the clip include:
Kelly Rowland, Toki Makinwa, Genevieve Nnaji, Angelique Kidjo, Kechi Okwuchi, Anita Osuoha, Natacha Akide, Becca, Kemi Smallz, Efya, Nomzamo Mbatha, Keisha Buchanan, Karuche Tran, Jackie Appiah, Estelle, Bonang Matheba, Vanessa Amadi-Ogbonna, Asisat Oshoala, Genevieve Nnaji, Simi, Pearl and Thando Thusi.
The ‘I am Celia‘ clip which Tiwa Savage opens also features Celia Savage, her mother. The singer apparently named the album after Celia Savage. The intro reads:
Celia is a celebration of beautiful women. She is powerful and strong, yet vulnerable. She’s fearless, she’s loves love, she’s respectful of her culture, yet free and open to new ideas. She refuses to be boxed or pigeon-holed, she’s unapologetic. She is You, she is Celia.
Celia
Some of the women used a different note saying ‘I am my Mother’s daughter’, but the reason for that is unclear. ‘Celia’ album features Naira Marley, Sam Smith, Hamzaa, Stefflon Don, Dice Alies and Davido.
Tiwa Savage talked about the influence of African-American singer Brandy on her music career and lifestyle in an interview with Apple Music.