Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has blamed Nigeria’s “harsh realities of poverty” for the rise of musicians from the nation.
Speaking on the Shopping The Sneakers show, the singer emphasised the tenacity and will of young Nigerians, stating that the difficult living circumstances have encouraged many of them to pursue their artistic abilities.
“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.
The songstress’ remark comes after Davido advised black Americans against relocating to Nigeria, citing the country’s economic challenges.
“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.”
