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."

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

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.


Moments With: Tiwa Savagewww.youtube.com

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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