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Tiwa Savage’s Film Hits Prime Video Globally

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Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has shared her excitement about venturing into the world of acting.

After teasing a major reveal, Nigerian songbird Tiwa Savage delivered on Tuesday, announcing her exciting venture into the world of acting.

True to her word, Nigerian musician Tiwa Savage dropped a bombshell on Tuesday – she’s officially embarking on a new journey as an actress in a movie titled ‘Water and Garri’.

Tiwa Savage / Instagram
Tiwa Savage /Instagram

Tiwa Savage stated that the film required over two years of production, labeling it as her most adventurous and fulfilling project to date.

Tiwa Savage further revealed that the movie is set to be featured on Prime Video, reaching audiences in more than 240 countries globally.



The drama tells the story of Aisha (Savage), an ambitious fashion designer, as she returns to her native home after 10 years away in the U.S., following a family bereavement. At home, things have changed—violence has escalated, and tensions have been high. As she reconnects with family, old friends, and her past love, she must learn to live with her scars and confront the guilt she left behind. Filmed in the city of Cape Coast, Ghana, the feature entails gripping cinematography and storytelling. The drama also stars Mike Afolarin (Far From Home), Andrew Bunting (Dynamite), and Jemima Osunde (New Money).


Audiences around the world are looking for well-made, contemporary African stories, and Water and Garri delivers that with a fresh perspective,” said Ayanna Lonian, director, content acquisition, Prime Video. “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.”

“Developing and shooting my film from an idea to launching globally on Prime Video is a dream fulfilled,” said Tiwa Savage. “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.”


Jimi Adesanya, producer and Unbound Studios executive, says, “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 is a co-production between Everything Savage, Unbound Studios, and JM Films, directed and edited by Meji Alabi, produced by Jimi Adesanya, and written by Comfort Emmanuel, with music by Tiwa Savage. The executive producers are Savage, Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna, Adesanya, and Alabi.

The Nigerian content now becomes part of Prime Video’s array of global Amazon Original and Exclusive series and movies, including titles like Gen V, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Wheel of Time, Riches, and Coming 2 America.

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