Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has suggested that poverty plays a significant role in the growing number of entertainers emerging from Nigeria.
During an appearance on the Shopping The Sneakers podcast, the singer explained that the country’s challenging living conditions drive many young people to explore their creative talents as a means of survival.
She said, “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.”
Nigeria boasts Africa’s largest music, movie, comedy, and fashion industries. Notably, Nollywood ranks as the second-largest film industry in the world.
Savage’s remarks highlight the resilience and resourcefulness that define Nigeria’s thriving entertainment sector amidst adversity.