“Water and Garri”, a film that stars Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage, co-produced by Everything Savage, Unbound Studios, and JM Films will begin streaming on Prime Video 2024. “Water and Garri” is directed by Meji Alabi, produced by Jimi Adesanya, and written by Comfort Emmanuel, with music by Tiwa Savage.

The film follows Aisha (Tiwa Savage), an ambitious fashion designer who returns home after a decade of working in the elite fashion industry in the US. Aisha finds herself returning to a home drastically changed by time and chance. 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. Tiwa Savage has long eyed an acting career, landing supporting roles, particularly on MTV Shuga Naija. However, this is her first time playing a lead role in a feature film. The drama also stars Mike Afolarin (“Far From Home”), Andrew Bunting (“Dynamite”), and Jemima Osunde (“New Money”).

The film joins Prime Video as one of its original Nigerian films. A list that includes Jade Osiberu’s Gangs of Lagos”, and BB Sasore’s “Breath of Life”.