Tiwa Savage says the rise of Nigerian entertainers is due to the harsh realities of poverty in the country, noting that the survival instinct is a driving force behind the emergence of stars.
Speaking on Shopping The Sneakers, the songstress pointed out that the challenges Nigerians face push many young people to tap into their creative potential.
“When you come to Nigeria, you will understand why we breed so many superstars. To survive in Nigeria is something else so that’s why the artists that come out of Nigeria are just like hustlers. They are just hustling,” she said.
Savage’s comments follow a similar sentiment expressed by Davido, who recently advised black Americans against relocating to Nigeria. The superstar highlighted the country’s economic difficulties, emphasizing the severe struggles of daily life.
“It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles. I do my part, I am an ambassador. When I go home and I am filming, I am no going to show the bad parts,” he said. “I am talking about the situation in the country. Now the exchange rate is messed up, a lot of stuffs are not going well.
“The economy is just not good enough. The oil price is too high. Imagine the country that produces oil, paying more for it than a country importing oil.”
