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

• Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is set to dominate the movie industry as she lands a lead role in 'Water and Garri'
• The mother of one also revealed she co-directed the movie with popular video director Meji Alabi
• The new movie gets its title from Tiwa Savage's EP, released in 2021; many of her colleagues and well-wishers have stormed her page to congratulate her

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.

Screen Daily 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.

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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.”

See her post below:

Celebrities, fans react as Tiwa Savage makes acting debut

Legit.ng captured some of the reactions; see them below:

eniola_badmus:

"They are not ready…..Tiwa you made a classic."

officialswazzi:

"Wow!! Can’t wait queen T!!! Omg it’s finally happening."

its_hybee:

"But u act for shuga na. Abi."

st3trose_r22:

"@tiwasavage Can't wait, Money Something: The Movie sometime ahead."

smilly123456:

"Wow I know you will be a good actress."

mellymolly__:

"You acted in sugar, how is this your debut?"

papeeyah:

"This is it for sure !!! Well done QUEEN TIWA."

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Portable loses his mind as Tiwa Savage replies his DM

A video clip shared online by popular Afro-street music sensation Portable went viral.

In the viral clip, the singer was in a super-elated mood as he bragged about a considerable achievement he wasn't expecting.

Portable also shared a screenshot of his conversation with Tiwa Savage.

Source: Legit.ng