Tiwa Savage is named as one of BBC's 100 inspirational and innovative women for 2017

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has reacted to making the BBC’s list of 100 inspirational and innovative women for 2017. 

This year’s theme will focus on tackling some of the biggest problems facing women around the world.

According to BBC, Tiwa Savage is an intergral member of the Afrobeats scene and plans to open a music school.

The women who made the list will be part of the 100 Women Challenge- split into four teams- sharing their experiences and creating innovative ways to tackle topical issues such as: The glass ceiling, Female illiteracy, Street harassment and Sexism in sport.

Tiwa who is the only Nigerian on the list is one of eight African women recognized for their works including the Liberian president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Other countries that made the global list include Kenya, Morocco, Senegal and Zimbabwe.