Nov 6

Nov 6 Tiwa Savage Is the First Woman to Win 'Best African Act' At the MTV Europe Awards

"African women, this is for us," said the singer.

Tiwa Savage made history last night, when she took home the "Best African Act" award at the MTV Europe awards in Spain.

The Nigerian singer beat out performers like last year's winner Davido, South African star Shekhinah, Distruction Boyz, Fally Ipupa and more, becoming the first ever female artist to snag the award. Past winners include Wizkid, and Diamond Platinumz who took home the award in 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The singer took to Instagram to celebrate her monumental win, writing: "African Woman, this is for US
I've been through a lot but I've kept my head up and weathered the storm because I know some little girl somewhere is dreaming like I did."

Almighty God, you ARE so faithful. My savage soldiers you did this for us. You've stuck with me through the roller coasters, THANK YOU To my amazing team, this is just the beginning. African Woman, this is for US I've been through a lot but I've kept my head up and weathered the storm because I know some little girl somewhere is dreaming like I did. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

214.9k Likes, 11.6k Comments - Tiwa Savage (@tiwasavage) on Instagram: "Almighty God, you ARE so faithful. My savage soldiers you did this for us. You've stuck with me..."

Tiwa Savage deserves her MTV award. She works really really hard and it is great to see that talent and hard work rewarded. I stan a talent that grinds like that talent isn’t there! *comments closed for this conversation*
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) November 5, 2018

Congrats @TiwaSavage 🔥🔥
— KING AG #ABOUT30 (@adekunleGOLD) November 4, 2018

Tiwa Savage wins #MTVEMA 2018 Best African Act. What a year it ha been for her. pic.twitter.com/DWHdIzr5c6
— Bhadmus Hakeem (@Bhadoosky) November 4, 2018

. @TiwaSavage is a national treasure.
— Oloye Akin Alabi (@akinalabi) November 5, 2018

TIWA SAVAGE won!!! Yassss Tiwa did that! Queen 👸👑 Super proud of my fav💃🏽👏🏽❤️ Btw see how absolutely gorgeous she looks 😍 pic.twitter.com/w8oXFwGHYg
— Demilade ❤️🇳🇬 (@Ms_Dhemie) November 4, 2018