Video: Tiwa Savage On Female Artists Having to Work Twice As Hard As Their Male Peers

In 'Moments With: Tiwa Savage,' we sit down with the Nigerian star to talk about her childhood, never taking 'no' for an answer and Fela Kuti's inspiration on her new single "49-99."

Tiwa Savagerecently stopped by our offices during her visit to New York Fashion Week in promotion of her latest single "49-99."

The Nigerian artist spoke in-depth with us about her childhood audition for the church choir in Nigeria, the memory of her first breakout moment, Fela Kuti's inspiration on "49-99," the global success of Nigerian music and much more.

Watch our new video "Moments With: Tiwa Savage" below.

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Moments With is a cross-brand series between Okayplayer and OkayAfrica, bringing viewers in for an intimate moment with some of the most iconic names and people to watch in entertainment.

Credits

Producers | Kam Tambini & Greg Poole

Editors | Israel Nava

Cinematographer | Sam Henriques

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