- By Halimah Olamide
Afrobeat star and filmmaker, Tiwatope Savage, fondly known as Tiwa Savage is making wave on Prime Video with her debut film “Water & Garri”.
She took to her social media to express her excitement over becoming the biggest weekend opener for Prime Video Nigeria in history.
She also secured the highest number of streams amongst all titles on the platform.
“Water and Garri has become the BIGGEST weekend opener ever for Prime Video Nigeria, achieving the highest number of streams amongst all titles on the platform.
“A big thank you to all our talent, crew, supporters and partners for making history with us ” she wrote.
Although, the film has received criticisms from various social media users, but is still recording success globally.
NPO reports that the movie which arrived on Prime Video on May 10 narrates the story of Aisha (Tiwa Savage), an ambitious fashion designer, as she returns to her native home after 10 years away in the U.S, following a family bereavement.
The film also stars Mike Afolarin, Jemima Osunde, and Andrew Bunting.