‘Water and Garri’ marks Tiwa Savage’s first foray into acting, showcasing her versatility as a music superstar

This year, Tiwa Savage, the biggest female music singer in Nigeria, will premiere in a motion picture on Amazon Prime Video.

Produced by Everything Savage and Unbound Studios, the film titled Water and Garri will be the first feature for the award-winning star known for her deep vocals and hit songs.

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A terrific way to start 2024, Water and Garri, directed by Meji Alabi, is a new addition to Prime Video Nigeria’s growing library of quality Nollywood films, which already includes Gangs of Lagos, LOL: Last One Laughing Naija, and SHE Must Be Obeyed.

The drama follows aspirational fashion designer Aisha (Savage), who has spent ten years in the United States, returns to her home country after losing a family member.

Aisha has to learn to live with her scars and face the guilt she left behind while reestablishing contact with her family, old friends, and her former love because things at home have changed, including the level of violence and tensions rising.

The cinematic film, which was shot in Ghana’s bordering country, has talented actors like Andrew Bunting (Dynamite), Mike Afolarin (Far From Home), and Jemima Osunde (New Money). It also showcases a superb fusion of storytelling and photography.

“Water and Garri offers well-made, contemporary African stories with a new perspective to audiences around the world,” stated Ayanna Lonian, Director of Content Acquisition at Prime Video.

Along with the rest of the immensely brilliant cast and crew, “both Meji Alabi, as the film’s director, and Tiwa Savage, as the lead, have truly delivered a stellar debut,” she continued.

Tiwa Savage, who is well-known for her popular songs Somebody’s Son, Stamina, Koroba, Lova Lova, and Pick Up, among many others, talked about how excited she was about the film. “The Queen of Afrobeats, who is also well-known for her development and shooting, stated.

“My film is a dream come true, from conception to worldwide release on Prime Video. I can’t wait for my followers and more casual viewers to see this raw side of me that I have never displayed. I can’t wait to tell the world about Meji Alabi’s amazing adaptation of the story,” the speaker continued.

Producer and Unbound Studios executive Jimi Adesanya remarked, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Prime Video who understood this cultural milestone celebrating the cross-power of film and music, especially out of Africa at this exciting time.”

Water and Garri was written by Comfort Emmanuel, shot and edited by Meji Alabi, produced by Jimi Adesanya, and featured songs by Tiwa Savage. It was a co-production between Everything Savage, Unbound Studios, and JM Films.

Executive producers include Jimi Adesanya, Meji Alabi, Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna, and Tiwa Savage.

The Nigerian content, which is expected to debut in early 2024, will be added to Prime Video’s assortment of international Amazon Original and Exclusive programmes and films, which already includes Gen V, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Wheel of Time, Riches, and Coming 2 America.

The following Nollywood films and TV shows are also accessible with reasonably priced Amazon Prime Video subscriptions: Brotherhood, Battle on Buka Street, Big Love, Sista, The Trade, King of Thieves, Christmas in Miami, Hey You!, Superstar, Palava!, Progressive Tailors Club, Bad Comments, Badamasi, Beyond the Veil, and Grind.