Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage has joined the growing chorus of Nigerians feeling the weight of the country’s economic hardship. Despite her status as a global music icon, the singer says she, too, is battling the tough realities of life in present-day Nigeria.

Tiwa, a single mother and one of Nigeria’s most celebrated female artists, made the revelation via her Instagram story. She shared a humorous video from a content creator that joked about visiting different banks to seek loans with a warning not to ask her for financial help.

Adding her own commentary, Tiwa 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.”

Her candid post struck a chord with fans, especially single parents, as inflation, rising living costs, and stagnant income continue to bite hard across the country.

Tiwa Savage, known for balancing her career with motherhood, has always been transparent about her journey reminding fans that fame doesn’t equal immunity from life’s struggles.