“Even Me, the Economy Don Show Me Sege” — Tiwa Savage Opens Up on Financial Struggles Amid Economic Hardship

Renowned Afrobeats sensation and award-winning Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about the toll the current economic situation is taking on her, admitting that even as a celebrity, she’s not immune to the financial hardship affecting millions across the country.

Taking to her Instagram Story, the mother of one reacted to a viral post about the difficulty of securing loans, using humor to highlight how deeply the economic downturn has hit.

“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,” she wrote.

Her candid remark struck a chord with many fans, who applauded her for speaking truthfully about the struggles of everyday Nigerians, regardless of social status or wealth.

With inflation skyrocketing, food prices soaring, and the naira continuing to lose value, Tiwa Savage’s comment underscores the shared burden of economic hardship—one that even the rich and famous aren’t shielded from.

Her post has since sparked widespread discussion online, with many calling her message both relatable and refreshing, as more public figures begin to speak out on the country’s economic reality.