LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – A new movie featuring Nigeria’s leading female music superstar, Tiwa Savage, is set to debut on Amazon Prime Video this year.
Titled ‘Water and Garri,’ the movie is a production of Everything Savage and Unbound Studios which would see the debut of the award-winning star.
Directed by Meji Alabi, the movie tells the story of Aisha (Tiwa Savage), an ambitious fashion designer, as she returns to her native country following the loss of a family member after she had been away for 10 years in the United States.
With changes having taken place at home, including escalating violence and building tensions, Aisha must learn to live with her scars and confront the guilt she left behind while reconnecting with family, old friends, and her past love.
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The movie filmed in neighbouring Ghana is a mixture of cinematography and storytelling while also starring talented stars like Mike Afolarin (Far From Home), Andrew Bunting (Dynamite), and Jemima Osunde (New Money).
“Both Meji Alabi, as film director, and Tiwa Savage, as the lead, have truly delivered a stellar debut alongside the rest of the incredibly talented cast and crew.”
Speaking about the movie, Tiwa Savage, expressed her excitement.
“My film, from an idea to launching globally on Prime Video is a dream fulfilled. I am excited for my fans and newer audiences to experience this vulnerable side of me that I have never shown. Meji Alabi brought the story to life in such a beautiful way, and I cannot wait to share it with the world,” she added.
“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,” Jimi Adesanya, producer and Unbound Studios executive, said.