Tiwa Savage, Mike Afolarin, Andrew Bunting, Jemima Osunde
Meji Alabi
Jimi Adesanya
Set against the backdrop of Cape Coast, Ghana, the drama revolves around Aisha (Tiwa Savage), an ambitious fashion designer, returns to her native home after a decade in the United States due to family bereavement. However, the home she once knew has transformed, with escalating violence and heightened tension. As Aisha reunites with family, old friends and a past love, she grapples with the scars of her past and confronts the guilt she left behind.
Water and Garri is collaborative effort between Everything Savage, Unbound Studios and JM Films. Meji Alabi serves as the film’s director. The film is produced by Jimi Adesanya and penned by Comfort Emmanuel. Adding a musical touch to the narrative is Tiwa Savage. The executive producers include Savage, Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna, Adesanya and Alabi.
Tiwa Savage expressed her anticipation on the film’s production, “Developing and shooting my film from an idea to launching globally on Prime Video is a dream fulfilled.” Tiwa Savage added, “I am excited for my fans and newer audiences to experience this vulnerable side of me that I have never seen show. Meji Alabi brought the story to life in such a beautiful way, and I cannot wait to share it with the world.“
Producer and Unbound Studios executive, Jimi Adesanya, echoes his enthusiasm for the film, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Prime Video who understood this cultural milestone celebrating the cross-power of film and music, especially out of Africa at this exciting time.”
The ensemble cast includes Mike Afolarin, Andrew Bunting and Jemima Osunde.
Watch the trailer below