Tiwa Savage to play lead role in movie

Tiwa Savage Plays Lead Actress, Co-directs Debut Movie ‘Water and Garri,’ Shares Moments on Set

Nigerian Afrobeat singer Tiwa Savage has ventured into Nollywood as an actress and co-director of a new movie titled ‘Water and Garri.’
Tiwa Savage made this known in an announcement via her Instagram page on Wednesday as she expressed excitement about her debut acting.

reported that the new movie, which got its title from the singer’s EP released in 2021, saw Tiwa Savage play the role of a fashion designer with a budding career in the U.S. who returns to her home in Africa to confront the guilt she left behind.

The movie also features Mike Afolarin, Andrew Bunting and Jemima Osunde.

Sharing pictures of her on set, the mother of one wrote:
“This is about to be an ICONIC moment. My first calling and co-directing debut with the GOAT @meji Alabi.”