Tiwa Savage makes acting debut in ‘Water and Garri’

Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage is set to make her acting debut as the lead cast in a new movie titled ‘Water and Garri’ where she also debut as director.

The title of the movie, which was filmed in the city of Cape Coast, Ghana, coincidentally happens to be the same as Tiwa’s second EP, which accommodates five tracks and was released in 2021

Aside from her being attached to the project as an executive producer, Meji Alabi is a co-director in the movie starring Jemima Osunde, Mike Afolarin, and Andrew Bunting among other casts.

The singer and songwriter take on the lead role of Aisha, a successful fashion designer in the US who returns to her homeland after 10 years away following a family bereavement.

Aisha is confronted with the stake reality of violence and tension among other changes at home. 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.

On making her acting debut, Savage says, “This project was a complete labor of love that has been a dream of mine for a number of years. Performing as Aisha allowed me to be totally vulnerable and pushed me to express myself in a way that I’ve never done before. It was an honor to share my debut as an actress in a leading role with Meji whilst filming on the African continent with a cast and crew that I have immense admiration and respect for. I’m excited for the world to see this film.”

And in addition to her acting and producing roles, the singer wrote and performed the original soundtrack for the movie. Coincidentally, the film shares the same title as her 2021 EP of the same title.

‘Water and Garri’ is a joint production between Unbound Studios and JM Films, with Comfort Emmanuel as the writer, Meji Alabi as the director, and Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna as one of the executive producers.