'' Once Upon a Time '' is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage . It was released on July 3 , 2013 , by Mavin Records and 323 Entertainment . The album was made available for purchase on iTunes a day before its official release . It features guest appearances from Don Jazzy , Flavour N'abania , Leo Wonder , Iceberg Slim , Sarkodie and General Pype . Don Jazzy , Tunji " Tee Billz " Balogun and Tiwa Savage executive produced the album , along with contributions from Warren Oak Felder , Sauce Wilson , Harmony Samuels , GospelOnDeBeatz , Del B , Raydar Ellis and Spellz . The album was supported by seven singles — " Kele Kele Love " , " Love Me ( 3x ) " , " Without My Heart " , " Ife Wa Gbona " , " Folarin " , " Olorun Mi " and " Eminado " . '' Once Upon a Time '' was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards . It was also nominated for Best R&B / Pop Album at The Headies 2014
The Headies 2014
The Headies 2014
Once Upon a Time (Tiwa Savage album)