Queen of Afrobeat and African bad gyal Tiwa Savage has made a splash with her debut movie project, “Water and Garri,” now streaming on Prime Video.
The multi-award-winning artist, with over 25 years of music experience, has taken a bold step into movie acting, and it’s got everyone talking.
A Star-Studded Cast and Crew
Produced by Everything Savage and Unbound Studios, “Water and Garri” boasts an impressive cast, including Jemima Osunde, Mike Afolarin, and Andrew Bunting.
Meji Alabi, a renowned music director, brings his expertise to the helm as the director. The movie follows Aisha, a fashion designer who returns to her homeland after 10 years abroad, dealing with a family tragedy.
As she confronts her past and tries to reconnect with loved ones, she’s entangled in a web of old flames and inner demons.
The POV Crew Weighs In
Our team of unbiased reviewers at POV was eager to dive into “Water and Garri” and share their analytical thoughts. Did Tiwa Savage’s acting debut live up to the hype?
Did the movie’s themes of love, loss, and self-discovery resonate with our critics? Read on to find out!
A Promising Debut with Room for Growth, But Ultimately a Roast
According to the POV crew, the flashback scenes and retrospective narrative are some of the standout aspects of the movie.
The way the story flips between the past and present is engaging and well-executed.
However, the sequencing could have been better, as some scenes felt flat and disconnected from the rest of the story.
The script interpretation and dialogue delivery were average, with the exception of the scenes between adolescent Aisha and Mide, which were delightful.
Meanwhile, Kay and older Aisha’s characters could have been developed better, and Jemima Osunde’s portrayal of Stephanie was not impressive.
On the technical side, the POV crew opined that the filming was excellent, with stunning camera angles and drone shots that gave the movie a contemporary music video feel.
The costumes, makeup, and art direction were flawless.
Meji Alabi’s co-writing and directing debut shows promise, and the POV crew believes he and Tiwa Savage should collaborate on more projects.
The overall consensus verdict is to give the movie a roast. While it’s not a bad start in movie production, it’s clear that Tiwa Savage and Meji Alabi have room for growth and improvement. Better luck next time, Tiwa!
Rating: 2.5/5 stars
Positives: flashback scenes, retrospective narrative, filming, costumes, makeup, art direction, soundtrack
Negatives: Sequencing, script interpretation, dialogue delivery, character development
Verdict: A roast, but with potential for growth and improvement in future projects.
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