Tiwa Savage makes TV Debut

Mavin first lady, Tiwa Savage, was recently announced as one of the key cast members for the upcoming production of Shuga–Lagos, the award-winning TV drama by the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and MTV Base which started filming on location in and around Lagos last week.

The singer was hand-picked by the drama's director, Biyi Bandele, as one of the cast for the hotly anticipated series that includes a mixture of well-known faces and some exciting newcomers.

Tiwa will be playing the role of Sade, glamorous owner of Badoo Tree Nightclub, a favourite hangout of the key characters.

Also in the upcoming series are Beat FM DJ and Morning Rush host, Maria Okanrende, who plays the key part of Foye-an ambitious radio and club DJ with a domineering mother.