Nigerian music sensation Tiwa Savage has announced a formal end to her professional relationship with her longtime manager, Kemi “Mekka” Akunyili. The singer made the announcement through a series of Instagram Story posts on July 27, where she publicly declared that she no longer works with Mekka and introduced Vanessa Amadi as her new manager.
The statement was not just a change-of-team update, but also a warning to promoters, fans, and business associates. Tiwa revealed that despite multiple prior notices, many individuals and organizations continued to route booking requests and payments through Mekka. She expressed clear frustration over the situation, particularly after discovering that funds for an upcoming performance were paid into Mekka’s personal account.
Tiwa’s decision to go public with the issue marks a rare moment for the usually private artist, who admitted she typically avoids airing grievances online. However, she explained that she was left with no other option, as it was impossible to reach every promoter and client individually. The urgency in her posts reflected the seriousness of the matter, with the singer clarifying that, going forward, all bookings should be directed exclusively to Vanessa Amadi at the email address vanessa.amadi@vapr.co.uk. She emphasized that any bookings made through Mekka or any other unauthorized channel would be disregarded, even if they somehow reached her team.
“I do not work with Mekka anymore.
Please for bookings contact vanessa.amadi@vapr.co.uk.
Any bookings that go through any other channel will be void and you will lose your money.”
The announcement of Vanessa Amadi as her new manager signals a strategic shift in Tiwa’s career. Amadi, a respected UK-based publicist and talent manager, has an impressive track record that includes work with global icons like the late Whitney Houston and Estelle. Her addition to Tiwa’s team suggests a move toward further international consolidation of the singer’s brand and operations.
