Entertainment
“Surviving in Nigeria is Tough, Which Gives Artists a Hustler Mentality” – Tiwa Savage
Afrobeats artist Tiwa Savage recently opened up about the reasons behind the abundance of talented entertainers emerging from Nigeria, attributing it to the tough economic conditions many face in the country.
During an appearance on the Shopping The Sneakers podcast, the renowned singer highlighted the hardships in Nigeria and how they push young people to tap into their creative abilities as a means of survival.
Savage shared her perspective, stating, “If you visit Nigeria, you’ll begin to understand why we produce so many superstars.
Surviving here is no easy feat, and that’s why the artists who rise from Nigeria have this hustler mentality.
They’re constantly grinding, trying to make a name for themselves and get ahead.”
Nigeria, a country in West Africa, has long been a powerhouse in the entertainment industry.
It boasts the continent’s largest movie, music, comedy, and fashion sectors, which have gained recognition worldwide.
Nigerian artists, including Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido, have become global icons, pushing the boundaries of Afrobeats and taking African music to international audiences.
The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is another success story. It ranks as the second-largest movie industry globally, just behind India’s Bollywood.
Nollywood churns out thousands of films every year, catering to a growing global demand for African content.
The industry has created numerous opportunities for filmmakers, actors, and producers, turning Nigerian cinema into a thriving market that continues to break records and attract attention on global platforms like Netflix.
In recent years, Nigeria’s fashion and comedy scenes have also witnessed a boom, with rising stars in the fashion world and comedians gaining recognition beyond the borders of the country.
Platforms like Instagram and YouTube have allowed Nigerian comedians and fashion designers to reach wider audiences, making waves in the international scene.
Despite the challenges many Nigerian entertainers face, including limited resources and access to infrastructure, they continue to rise above the odds.
This resilience and determination are what make Nigerian creatives some of the most hardworking and innovative in the world.
The culture of hustling to survive, as Tiwa Savage explains, drives these individuals to push their limits and consistently produce work that resonates with people worldwide.
Nigerian Singer Bright Chimezie expresses gratitude towards colleagues, Davido after he mentioned him as his source of inspiration.
During a recent interview with Hip Tv, Chimezie expressed his surprise to when he was mentioned by Davido. He then expresses thanks to the singer for recognizing him and using him a role model.
“Words cannot describe how I feel. I’m so delighted. I feel honoured. And I’m grateful to Davido for recognising that he drew inspiration from me,” he said.
“I didn’t even know that his song With You was inspired by my song Because Of English. He was the person who made me to understand that. He put a call across to me and confessed that he was inspired by my song. The humility and everything, I feel so happy about it.”
Popular Nigerian Singer Flavour reveals how the former music duo, P-Square, inspired his musical career.
During a recent interview, the singer shares his first encounter with the P-Square, Peter and Paul Okoye. He states how he experienced the duo perform and noticed the change in the audience, and how in that moment he got inspired.
“I was just watching, they did their thing. When they left, the manager turned and said ‘oya!’ then it started to occur to me that these guys, the difference is they create their own music, they make a sound and go to the studio and record and that’s how it’s done, and you are just a music man.”
“So how do I switch from music man to an artist, that was the difficult part of it and I thought it was going to be easy because I could play, I could sing…but now to create your own sound, where are you going to start from?”
Entertainment
Nigerian Rapper Illbliss Expresses Deep Concern Over Nigeria’s Direction: “Look Around Us”
Nigerian Rapper Illbliss express his worry and concern regarding the current state of the nation. He shares that this might on e of the dangerous period in history happening to Nigeria.
During a recent interview, the rapper spoke on the happening of Nigeria and highlighted his concerns with the country. He recalled a song called ‘Country” and how it was about a country and a different kind of war. The song spoke to the problems of the country and the rapper related it to Nigeria.
“We are in a very dangerous part of our history where the government is matching our energy. We thought we had social media but so much happens on the same social media space and you begin to wonder the government had begun to fund theories of distraction or is this government a lot more advanced now? I mean, look around us.”
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