Tiwa Savage Reveals Inspiration Behind Producing ‘Water and Garri’ Movie
“I think it is important for people to see Africa and see film being interpreted from a female point of view as well,” Savage explained. “I love the story and I think it is gonna draw a lot of people back to Africa in a different way. I think we have seen a lot of negative light on Africa for so many years and decades and it is with the way Afrobeats music is going, I think film is catching up to that too. So, it is very, very important for us to tell our own story.”
Directed by Meji Alabi, “Water and Garri” follows Aisha, a driven fashion designer who returns to her homeland after a decade in the US following a family tragedy. As she grapples with her past and reconnects with loved ones, including an old flame, she confronts her inner demons. The movie features stars like Jemima Osunde, Mike Afolarin, and Andrew Bunting.
