Streaming giant Prime Video has launched Tiwa Savage’s new movie titled ‘Water and Garri’ exclusively in more than 240 countries today.While addressing the location, Adesanya said, “That was a beautiful way for us to make our mark: the Cape Coast, which also signifies the door of no return—some of our black brothers and sisters were taken away from us to another part of the world many decades ago.”In an address by the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy, Fegho Umunubo, the federal government’s support for the ‘Water and Garri’ premiere is evidence of its show of support for the creative industry.
Umunubo said, “Tiwa Savage has committed a lot to the creative industry. We saw the need to support her, knowing how much it takes to move from music to film.”
Umunubo also revealed that the government has secured N5 billion in partnership with Providus Bank to support creatives in the movie industry who will apply and receive the money without collateral.
The Special Assistant to the President on Arts, Culture and Digital Economy, Ayo Adeagbo, also at the event, stressed that the current government’s support for the creative industry is in policy-making, including a task force to tackle piracy.
The ‘Water and Garri’ movie tells the story of Aisha (Savage), an ambitious fashion designer, as she returns to her native home after 10 years away in the U.S., following a family bereavement. At home, things have changed—violence has escalated and tensions have been high.
As she reconnects with family, old friends, and her past love, she must learn to live with her scars and confront the guilt she left behind.
It also stars Andrew Bunting (as Kay), Mike Afolarin (as Mide), and Jemima Osunde (as Stephany).
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