Nigerian singer and actress Tiwa Savage has released her debut feature film, Water and Garri, which she starred in and was its executive producer.
The film chronicles the journey of Aisha, a successful fashion designer, as she returns to Nigeria after a decade in the US.
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The film was released alongside a ten-track motion picture EP, featuring Ghanaian rapper and singer Black Sherif.
Water and Garri is a mixed bag of different sounds, mirroring the rich diversity of Africa’s soundscape as it is today.
Black Sherif brings his silky vocals to track 9, blending his chants with Tiwa Savage’s signature overtone-singing on Kilimanjaro.
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Tiwa Savage also tapped several other stars, including Grammy-nominated Ayra Starr, seasoned hitmaker Olamide and prolific record producer and singer Young Jonn.
“Water and Garri” draws inspiration from Tiwa’s eponymously titled 2021 EP, and her journey as a Nigerian-born British woman who ventured to Brooklyn to ignite her music career as a songwriter.
Directed by Meji Alabi, this marks his debut in full-length filmmaking. The film also stands as an investment from major entertainment conglomerates as the demand for African content continues to rise and stabilize.
“Audiences worldwide crave well-crafted, contemporary African narratives, and ‘Water & Garri’ delivers precisely that with a fresh perspective,” said Ayanna Lonian, director of content acquisition at Prime Video.
“Both Meji Alabi, in his directorial role, and Tiwa Savage, as the lead, have truly delivered a stellar debut alongside an exceptionally talented cast and crew.”
Additionally, a commitment to authenticity is evident as a Nigerian production company collaborates with Prime Video and Tiwa’s production team.
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