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“The Economy Don Show Me Sege” – Tiwa Savage speaks on struggles of single motherhood amid Nigeria’s harsh economy
Afrobeats powerhouse Tiwa Savage has opened up about the harsh realities of navigating Nigeria’s economic challenges as a single mother, adding her voice to the growing conversation around inflation and rising living costs in the country.
Taking to her Instagram story, the award-winning singer reposted a humorous skit that showed various banks encouraging people to take loans, paired with a warning not to seek financial help from her. Alongside the post, she wrote:
“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.”
The comment, laced with humor and honesty, struck a chord with fans, sparking online discussions about the country’s worsening economic conditions and the burden placed on parents, especially single mothers, regardless of social status.
Tiwa Savage, known for hits like Somebody’s Son and Stamina, has often been praised for her transparency and willingness to share personal moments, including the realities of juggling motherhood with a demanding global music career.
While her post carried a lighthearted tone, it also underscored the broader struggles many Nigerians are currently facing, reminding fans that even celebrities are not immune to the country’s economic turbulence.
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— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) June 12, 2025