Water & Garri… what to know about Tiwa Savage’s upcoming movie
Tiwa Savage stars in “Water & Garri,” a Prime Video drama about Aisha, a fashion designer returning home after a family tragedy to a changed world.
Directed by Meji Alabi, the film unveils Aisha’s hometown transformation into a place of violence and tension. Shot in Cape Coast and Ghana, it features Mike Afolarin and Jemima Osunde.
Tiwa Savage, also executive producer, composer, and performer of the original soundtrack, aims to bring a female-driven narrative to Nollywood. Her EP of the same name inspired the film. Savage sees it as a refreshing portrayal of love and female empowerment, underrepresented in African cinema.
Things to know about Water & Garri movie:
Tiwa Savage’s Lead Role: Tiwa Savage stars as Aisha, an ambitious fashion designer returning home after a family loss.
Plot Synopsis: The movie portrays Aisha’s journey back to her hometown in Ghana, where she encounters a changed and troubled environment filled with violence and tension.
Premiere Date and Platform: Water & Garri is set to premiere on Prime Video on May 10, 2024.
Director and Production: Directed by Meji Alabi, the film is produced by Unbound Studio and JM Films. It was shot in Cape Coast and Ghana.
Cast: Alongside Tiwa Savage, the movie features actors such as Mike Afolarin, Andrew Bunting, and Jemima Osunde.
Tiwa Savage’s Involvement: Besides acting, Tiwa Savage also serves as an executive producer, composer, and performer of the original soundtrack.
Soundtrack: The film’s soundtrack is composed of tracks from Tiwa Savage’s 2021 EP, also titled “Water & Garri,” which features collaborations with artists like Nas, Amaarae, Brandy, and Tay Iwar.
Female-Driven Story: Tiwa Savage describes Water & Garri as a female-driven narrative focusing on themes of love and empowerment, which she believes are underrepresented in Nollywood.
She emphasizes the importance of storytelling from a female perspective in African cinema.
“It’s a story first of all told by a female from a female point of view. I’m always an advocate for that and I don’t think we have enough of that in the space of Nollywood and just in Africa in general.
“We do have but I don’t think we have enough. It’s refreshing for me. It’s a story about love, female empowerment,” she said.
