Released globally in tandem with the film, the set powers the Meji Alabi-directed flick and features fellow Afrobeats heavy-hitters such as Ayra Starr, Olamide, and Reekado Banks.
Take a listen to ‘Water & Garri – The Soundtrack’ below…
Tiwa Savage continues to blaze a trail. For, having made an indelible mark on the Afrobeats scene, the Nigerian superstar shines anew in her debut feature film ‘Water & Garri.’
Taking on the lead role, Savage stars Aisha.
After 10 years away building an entrepreneurial empire in the US, she makes an emotional return to her hometown of Eastside.
She immediately discovers that while some bonds stay the same, time and distance have affected the flavor and flow of her relationships with the loved ones she left behind.
That Grape Juice was on-hand at the London launch of the Amazon Prime Video exclusive and caught up with Tiwa and castmate Andrew Yaw Bunting.
As reported, the Afrobeats trailblazer has teamed up with Amazon’s Prime Video to lead new movie ‘Water & Garri’ – which also functions as her acting debut.
Set to premiere worldwide on May 10, the compelling audiovisual project sees Savage elevate in earnest as she flexes her creativity in earnest.
Produced by Khari ‘Needlz’ Cain (Bruno Mars, Drake, Cardi B) and Poo Bear (Justin Bieber, Ty Dolla $ign, Usher), the hypnotic cut sees the star blend Afro-Pop sonics with R&B to delicious effect.
Tiwa Savage is set to flex her creative gravitas like never before in her hotly anticipated Amazon Prime Video movie,‘Water & Garri.’
Set for global release on May 10, the film is being supported by an original soundtrack – which lands on the same day.
Savage, a trailblazer in the Afrobeats sphere, will be joined on the flavorsome project by an eclectic collection of collaborators such as Ayra Starr, Olamide, Reekado Banks, and more.
Ahead of its release, check out the cover above and tracklist below…
Set for a May 10 premiere on Amazon’s Prime Video, the Meji Alabi-directed movie sees the performer take center stage in her acting debut as Aisha.
After 10 years away building an entrepreneurial empire in the US, she makes an emotional return to her hometown in Eastside.
She quickly learns that while some bonds stay the same, time and distance have affected the flavor and flow of her relationships with the loved ones she left behind.
Savage stars alongside Mike Afolarin, Andrew Bunting, and Jemima Osunde.
Ahead of its premiere worldwide, check out the first look at ‘Water & Garri’ below…
Afrobeats belles Simi and Tiwa Savage link up for the creatively titled ‘Men Are Crazy.’
Produced by Big Fish and penned by Simi alongside Prince Omoferi, the captivating cut sees the ladies muse on the magnetic and chaotic pull of their romantic interests.
Trading verses over the flavorsome beat, the duo mirrors the energy in the track’s accompanying music video – which was directed by pink.
Tiwa Savage took center stage at the coronation concert for King Charles III today at Windsor Castle and aimed to please with a majestic showing of a song that may have come as a surprise to some.
For, Savage opted to sing ‘Keys To The Kingdom’ from ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ – the Beyonce-produced collaborative project for the hit movie.
The Nigerian artist’s enlisting for the show, which also featured showings from the likes of Katy Perry, Take That, and Lionel Richie, was hailed by some as a welcome move to celebrate diversity.
Tiwa Savage and Brandy have been magnetizing the masses with their anthem of hope ‘Somebody’s Son.’
Lifted from the Afrobeats queen’s recently released EP, ‘Water & Garri,’ the track has found favor on an international scale – thanks largely to the ladies’ lush harmonies, relatable lyrics, and sonically soothing production.
With the song continuing its ascend on radio, the dynamic duo has unwrapped a behind-the-scenes look at the Atlanta-based video shoot.
Check out the making of the ‘Somebody’s Son’ visual after the jump…
Tiwa Savage and Brandy have debuted the video for their butter-smooth collaboration ‘Somebody’s Son.’
The anthem, which has gone all sorts of viral, is housed on Savage’s recently released EP ‘Water & Garri‘ and, for many, serves as the set’s standout track.
The song sees the stars sing affirmations into the hearts of those wronged in love; affirmations of a better tomorrow, and more specifically, affirmations of finding the most resonating love.