Sometimes, the stories behind popular songs are just as interesting as the songs themselves. And sometimes, a song can leave behind a question that remains unanswered for years.
The Song That Changed Victor AD’s Career
In 2018, Victor AD was beginning to attract attention with a song that spoke to the struggles, hopes and ambitions of people trying to make a better life for themselves. Titled Wetin We Gain, it asked a simple question that many Nigerians could relate to: what is the point of all the struggle if there is no reward?
Released in June 2018, the song became a major turning point for the singer, whose real name is Victor Adere. Its message about money, hard work and the desire for a better life connected with listeners and helped push him into the spotlight.
In an interview published on October 14, 2018, Victor explained that the song was inspired partly by his personal experiences. He described it as a form of motivation for people who had worked hard for a long time without achieving the success they wanted.
“It was like a motivation to hustlers who have been working for a long time but have yet to make it big,” he said, adding that the song was also based on a personal experience and felt like a conversation between him and God.
The song quickly became one of the records associated with his rise in the Nigerian music industry. Its popularity also opened the door to conversations about collaborations that could take it to an even wider audience. One of those proposed collaborations involved Tiwa Savage.
When Tiwa Savage Entered The Picture
By October 2018, Wetin We Gain was enjoying considerable attention, and the possibility of a remix featuring Tiwa Savage generated excitement among music fans.
On October 5, 2018, it was reported that Tiwa was expected to work with Victor on the remix. The reports reflected the anticipation surrounding the idea of combining Victor’s distinctive delivery with Tiwa’s vocals. At the time, the original song was already gaining traction, and the involvement of an established star like Tiwa offered the prospect of giving it a new dimension.
However, the collaboration never reached the public as an official release. For years, the proposed remix remained an unfinished chapter in the story of Victor’s breakthrough song. It was not until October 2026 that the public received a clearer account of Tiwa’s actual involvement.
In an open letter shared on X on October 10, 2026, Victor confirmed that Tiwa had recorded a verse for the remix. He wrote:
“Thank you, Mama, for blessing my song ‘Wetin We Gain’ with a verse. Unfortunately, the remix never saw the light of day.”
His statement established that the collaboration had progressed beyond an announcement or an expression of interest. Tiwa had contributed to the song, but the finished project was never officially released.
The Remix That Never Happened
The question that naturally follows is what went wrong. 8 years later, Victor addressed the matter in his open letter but he stopped short of giving a detailed account of the circumstances that prevented the remix from being released. He wrote:
“I could go on and on explaining why it didn’t happen, but none of those explanations matters more than the genuine effort, love, and creativity you poured into making the song beautiful.”
He then added: “For that, I’m truly sorry about how things turned out.” The statement acknowledged the time and effort Tiwa had invested in the project. It also suggested that Victor believed the circumstances surrounding the failed release did not excuse the way the situation had been handled.
He also did not publicly identify a specific reason, be it a disagreement between the singers, a record-label dispute or any other particular conflict, for the remix’s failure to materialise. What is clear is that Tiwa recorded her part, the remix was never officially released, and Victor later felt the need to acknowledge her contribution publicly.
For listeners, the missing details leave a gap in the story. For Victor, his letter was an opportunity to recognise that the project involved another artiste whose effort deserved to be acknowledged, even though the intended result never came.
Why Victor AD Is Apologising Now
Victor opened his letter with an admission that he should have addressed the matter earlier. He wrote:
“I should have done this a long time ago, but it’s never too late to take accountability for my actions.”
That opening set the tone for the rest of the message. Rather than concentrating on the reasons the remix was abandoned, he focused on Tiwa’s contribution and his appreciation for her. He also used the opportunity to recognise her wider influence on the Nigerian music industry and Afrobeats. He wrote:
“Beyond this, I want to use this opportunity to appreciate you for everything you’ve done for the culture and for the doors you’ve opened for Afrobeats.
Your impact is undeniable, and I’ll never take your contribution to my journey for granted.”
He ended the letter by expressing his love and appreciation for her. The apology, shared on October 10, 2026, was therefore about more than a song that never came out. Victor was publicly recognising an effort that had not resulted in the release they had anticipated and admitting that he should have addressed the situation sooner.
Still, the singer did not explain why he chose that particular date to speak about the matter. Despite speculations from some netizens that suggested that a recent disagreement, industry development or private conversation prompted the letter, Victor AD simply responded in a later tweet:
“I don talk wetin dey my mind, I don move on. If you like Dey comment Dey do analysis, na u sabi😂😂.”
Tiwa Savage’s Response
Tiwa Savage responded to Victor’s letter on October 10, 2026, with a short message that kept the exchange cordial. She simply wrote:
“I appreciate this. God knows the reason for everything. All love.”
Her response acknowledged the apology without turning the exchange into a public discussion of what had happened to the remix. The contrast between the two messages was striking. Victor’s letter went into detail about his regret and appreciation, while Tiwa’s reply was brief and warm.
She did not publicly revisit the circumstances surrounding the unreleased song or offer an account of her own experience with the project. Instead she willingly acknowledged Victor’s message and responded without public hostility.
For a story that had remained unresolved in the public eye for years, the exchange brought a measure of closure to the conversation, even if the full history of the abandoned remix remains unknown.
The Other ‘Wetin We Gain’ Remix That Never Happened
Tiwa was not the only major artiste associated with plans to revisit Wetin We Gain. Victor had also spoken publicly about a proposed remix involving Davido. In an interview published on April 27, 2019, Victor explained that someone from Davido’s camp had approached him about making a remix of the hit song.
He recalled deciding that they should record a new song instead because he felt the original already had its own identity. In his words:
“I thought about it and decided we should do a new song because my hit song already had its own vibe.”
According to Victor, the decision led to the creation of Tire You, which he and Davido recorded the following morning. The song was released in 2019.
Conclusion
Looking back, the proposed remix represented an opportunity to bring two artistes with different musical identities together on a song that had already found an audience.
Victor AD’s Wetin We Gain spoke to the ambitions and frustrations of people trying to improve their lives. Tiwa Savage’s recorded contribution could have offered a different voice and perspective on a record that was already popular. But the public never got to hear the result.
The renewed attention surrounding the song now comes not from a release announcement, but from an apology. Victor has acknowledged Tiwa’s contribution, admitted that he should have taken responsibility earlier and expressed regret over how the project ended. Tiwa, in turn, has responded with a message of appreciation and goodwill.
There is still no confirmed announcement that the remix will be released.
For now, the story of the Wetin We Gain remix remains one of an anticipated collaboration that never materialised into an official release. What it has gained, years later, is public acknowledgement from the artiste behind the original song and a reminder that even when a musical project does not see the light of day, the effort invested in it can still matter.
