Tiwa Savage ‘Water and Garri’, The Most-Watched Prime Film in 14 Countries
Nigerian singer and actress, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage, took to her X page on Monday, May 13, 2024, to celebrate the international success of her film, Water and Garri on Prime Video.
“Top 10 in 14 countries Thanks to the WAG family worldwide for the love and support. Continue streaming WaterandGarri on @PrimeVideo,” Savage stated.
The 14 countries where Water and Garri is getting love include Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Benin Republic, Rwanda, Togo, Georgia, Zambia, Cyprus, Uganda, Ukraine, Tanzania, Qatar, and South Africa.
Water and Garri premiered on Prime Video on Friday, May 10 2024, produced by Savage and Jimi Adesanya.
The film follows the story of Aisha (played by Savage), an ambitious fashion designer who returns to her hometown after years away in the United States. A family loss compels her homecoming, but Aisha discovers a vastly different reality upon her arrival. The place she once knew is fraught with escalating violence and tension.
Directed by Meji Alabi and produced by Unbound Studio and JM Films, the film was shot in Cape Coast, Ghana, featuring Mike Afolarin, Andrew Bunting, and Jemima Osunde.
In a press conference for her film, Water and Garri, she announced that she’s working on another film, saying, “We are already working on another script. I can’t give too much away, but this one is going to be special.”