Tiwa Savage Set To Debut In Latest Movie, Water And Garri.

There is exciting news for fans of Nigerian music sensation Tiwa Savage! Get ready for a captivating cinematic experience as Tiwa makes her debut on Amazon Prime Video with the much-anticipated film, WATER AND GARRI.

Produced by Everything Savage and Unbound Studios, this drama, directed by the talented Meji Alabi, is set to join Prime Video Nigeria's impressive lineup of Nollywood content, including hits like GANGS OF LAGOS, LOL: LAST ONE LAUGHING NAIJA, and SHE MUST BE OBEYED, marking an excellent start to 2024.

The storyline revolves around Aisha (played by Tiwa Savage), a determined fashion designer returning to her homeland after a decade in the United States, following a family tragedy. As she grapples with the changes, including rising tensions and violence, Aisha must confront her past, reconnect with family and friends, and rediscover an old love while coming to terms with her own scars.

Shot in Ghana, WATER AND GARRI promises a seamless blend of breathtaking cinematography and compelling storytelling. The cast includes not only Tiwa Savage but also talented actors like Mike Afolarin, Andrew Bunting, and Jemima Osunde, adding to the film's star-studded lineup.

Ayanna Lonian, Director of content acquisition at Prime Video, expressed excitement about the global audience's growing interest in well-crafted African narratives. WATER AND GARRI delivers just that, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary African stories.

Tiwa Savage, known for chart-topping hits like SOMEBODY’S SON, STAMINA, and KOROBA, shared her enthusiasm about the film, calling it a dream come true. She praised director Meji Alabi for bringing the story to life beautifully and expressed eagerness to unveil a more vulnerable side of herself to fans and new audiences.

Jimi Adesanya, the film's producer and Unbound Studios executive, emphasized the cultural significance of this collaboration between film and music, especially originating from Africa. The co-production involves Everything Savage, Unbound Studios, and JM Films, with Comfort Emmanuel as the writer, Meji Alabi as the director and editor, and Tiwa Savage contributing to the music.

Scheduled to premiere in early 2024, WATER AND GARRI will join Prime Video's extensive collection of global Amazon Originals and Exclusives, including popular series and movies like Gen V, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Wheel of Time, Riches, and Coming 2 America making it the latest cultural milestone celebrating the intersection of film and music, proudly emerging from Africa!