Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, is set to make her acting and directorial debut in a new movie titled ‘Water and Garri’.
The script was written by Comfort Emmanuel, directed by Meji Alabi and co-directed by Tiwa Savage.
The 43-year-old mother of one plays the role of a fashion designer with a promising career in the United States.
She returned to her native continent of Africa to deal with the guilt she left behind in the film, which is set in the Ghanaian city of Cape Coast.
The singer whose real name is Tiwatope Savage, took to her social media pages to share the news with her millions of followers.
“My first lead role as an actor and Executive producer. Directed by the GOAT @mejialabi.
“Water And Garri the Film Coming soon,” she announced.
Other cast includes, Mike Afolarin, Andrew Bunting, and Jemima Osunde.
An African production company called Unbound Studios and its affiliate JM Films are reportedly finished with primary shooting on their first movie, Water and Garri.