Pop superstar, Tiwa Savage, on Thursday released her first global single titled ’49-99′.
Produced by Pheelz, it is the first song by the 39-year-old after she left Mavin Records for Universal Music Group.
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Explaining the inspiration for the title at a listening party in London, Tiwa said it came from the words “49 sitting 99 standing” in Fela Kuti’s ‘Shuffering and Shmiling’.
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She explained further: “The song encourages the young to put down the sense of inheritance and work for what they desire in life, for a better tomorrow. We can’t sit on our old glories and expect things to change for the better.
“‘49-99’ also addresses some political leaders who, instead of focusing on the growth of a nation, are there just for the money and having affairs with underage girls – while the citizenry is hustling hard to make a daily living.”
