I’m a single mother, economy has shown me ‘shege’ — Tiwa Savage

Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has opened up about the toll Nigeria’s current economic situation is taking on her, revealing that even as a celebrity, she is not immune to the harsh realities facing millions across the country.

This comes amidst the mounting pressures on Nigerian parents, especially single mothers, amid inflation, rising living costs, and dwindling income sources.

The award-winning singer and single mother took to her Instagram story to share her frustration while reposting a humorous video by a content creator that showcased multiple bank locations and jokingly encouraged people to seek loans, while warning them not to enter her direct messages.

Relating deeply with the message, Tiwa added her own candid remark, writing:
“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.”

Tiwa Savage, known not just for her chart-topping hits but also for her resilience and work ethic, has often shared snippets of her life as a mother and artist.