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Tiwa Savage announces release date for debut movie ‘Water and Garri’
Renowned Afrobeat sensation Tiwa Savage has announced the official release date for her highly anticipated debut movie, Water and Garri.
The movie will launch exclusively on Prime Video and be available to audiences in over 240 countries globally.
The multi-talented singer, who had previously teased fans about her foray into cinema, took to her social media platform today, Thursday, April 4, 2024, to reveal the anxiously anticipated release date. Savage revealed that Water and Garri will be released on May 10, 2024, along with a promotional flier showing herself and Nollywood actors Jemima Osunde and Mike Afolayan.
Savage shared her delight in an announcement post, referring to her fans as “My beautiful people” and asking them to set a reminder for the film’s release date.
She captioned the post, “See you May 10th @primevideo,” generating a flurry of anticipation and support from her enthusiastic fanbase.
The movie, which is named after her popular EP Water and Garri, is particularly significant to Savage, who acts as executive producer. The endeavor is a key milestone in her career, broadening her artistic scope beyond music to include cinema.
As the premiere date for Water and Garri approaches, fans excitedly await the opportunity to see Savage’s transformation from music hero to silver screen star. With global availability on Prime Video, the film is expected to enthrall audiences worldwide and cement Savage’s reputation as a multidimensional star in the entertainment industry.
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My beautiful people. Our movie @WaterAndGarriFilm has a date.
See you May 10th @PrimeVideo pic.twitter.com/Ir7pCwrM3G
— Tiwa Savage ⚔️ (@TiwaSavage) April 4, 2024
In a concise yet pointed response shared on her Instagram story today, April 1, 2024, the mother of one tackled critics who have accused her of neglecting other female singers within the industry.
Tiwa Savage challenged those perpetuating the notion that she does not support female artists, presenting evidence of her numerous collaborations with talented women in the music industry.
Refuting the accusations, she emphasized her extensive list of female collaborations, underscoring her dedication to uplifting and collaborating with fellow female artists.