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Tiwa Savage Shares Her Struggles: “Even Fame Can’t Escape This Economy”

Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage has opened up about the harsh economic realities biting hard across Nigeria, admitting that even her celebrity status offers no immunity from the daily struggles most Nigerians face.
The music star, who is also a single mother, took to her Instagram story to express her frustration. She reposted a humorous video by a content creator who filmed various banks while jokingly encouraging people to seek loans—but warned them not to slide into her DMs for help.
Tiwa added her own unfiltered reaction:
“Because even me sef, the economy don show me sege. I’m a single mother abeg. I dey hustle night and day. May God bless us all.”
Famous for her powerhouse vocals and unstoppable drive, Tiwa’s candid comment resonated deeply with fans, many of whom are also grappling with the skyrocketing cost of food, rent, fuel, and other essentials.
Her moment of vulnerability is the latest reminder that Nigeria’s economic downturn is sparing no one—not even the country’s biggest stars.
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