Eminado

Background and controversy

"Eminado" was recorded in 2013. The song literally translates to Good Luck Charm. In an interview with Vanguard newspaper, Tiwa said Don Jazzy created the sound and name of the song. She further stated that rehearsing in the studio resulted in the formulation of the song's concept. The accompanying music video for "Eminado" was shot and directed by Clarence Peters. It was uploaded onto YouTube on November 4, 2013. After the song was serviced to radio stations across Nigeria, Tiwa Savage kept her fans, who had to wait nearly two months for the video, in suspense. Jim Donnett complimented the video's fashion styling, coordination and color theme.
In January 2014, a copyright infringement was levelled against Clarence Peters after the release of the "Eminado" video. He allegedly stole the vintage nature of the "Asinamali" video, which was released by Tumi and the Volume to honour the artistic works of Seydou Keïta. Tumi took to Twitter to slander Peters. He urged his fans to shine a light on the issue. Savage's then-manager and husband Tunji "Tee Billz" Balogun said he and his wife never knew that the video's concept was adopted from another video, and were surprised as everyone else.

Live performances

Tiwa Savage performed "Eminado" at a farewell concert for Nelson Mandela in January 2014. She also performed "Eminado" during the 2014 Star Music Trek tour, which commenced on March 29, 2014 and ended on May 31, 2014. On March 7, 2014, Tiwa Savage graced the Golden Tullip, FESTAC music festival stage. On June 28, 2014, she performed "Eminado" alongside Sarkodie and Mafikizolo at BET's "Music Around the Globe" presentation. Tiwa Savage performed the song at the 2014 edition of Africa Unplugged, alongside Davido and Diamond Platnumz. Moreover, she performed "Eminado" at Nigeria's Independent Day show in Warri, alongside Ja Rule, Ashanti, Davido, Flavour N'abania, Oritsefemi, Yemi Alade, Patoranking, Olamide, Wizkid, Iyanya, Dr SID, Harrysong, Ice Prince, Daddy Showkey and Seyi Shay.