Sensational Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage makes her acting debut in the film, Water and Garri, which is set for exclusive release on Prime Video on May 10, 2024.
The film is from the stable of Tiwa Savage’s production company Everything Savage, and Unbound Studios, and it is directed by Meji Alabi. Meji Alabi is a popular filmmaker, producer and music video director, responsible for the shots of Savage’s Dangerous Love and 49-99. He has worked with some of the biggest artistes in Nigeria and abroad, including Beyonce, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Nasty C, Popcaan and Mr Eazi.
Water and Garri is inspired by Tiwa Savage’s second EP of same title that was released in 2021. In the five-track EP, the singer explores themes of love, identity and self-discovery, all of which appear in the anticipated film.
Starring Mike Afolarin (Far From Home), Jemima Osunde (New Money) and Ghanaian actor Andrew Bunting (Dynamite), the film is set in the city of Cape Coast, Ghana against the backdrop of exquisite cinematography and storytelling.
The drama is about the recently bereaved Aisha (Savage), an ambitious fashion designer who returns to her native home after a decade of being in the U.S. At home, she discovers there’s been an escalation of tensions. As she reunites with family, old friends, and her past love, she must learn to live with her scars and face the guilt she left behind.
Water and Garri is written by Comfort Emmanuel and produced by Jimi Adesanya (Black is King). The film will be available on Prime Video across 240 countries and territories globally.