Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has shared the inspiration behind her debut movie, ‘Water and Garri’.
The 44-year-old stated that she created the film to portray African narratives from a female viewpoint.
The songstress disclosed this during an interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo on the recent episode of African Voices Changemakers.
“I think it is important for people to see Africa and see film being interpreted from a female point of view as well,” Tiwa Savage said.
“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, the film centers around Aisha, a determined fashion designer who comes back to her native country after spending ten years in the US following a family tragedy.
As she navigates her past and reunites with family and friends, including a former romantic interest, she faces her personal struggles.
The movie features several acclaimed actors such as Jemima Osunde, Mike Afolarin, and Andrew Bunting.