Tiwa Savage Reveals Rigorous Prep for Kissing Scene in ‘Water & Garri’
Nigerian singer and actress Tiwa Savage has opened up about the extensive preparations she undertook for a kissing scene in her debut film, ‘Water & Garri.’ In a recent interview with BET, the Afrobeats star shared that she brushed her teeth six times before filming the scene to ensure she made a good impression.
“The first day on set, I had my kissing scene. I am glad it was my first day because I just went right into it. I remember in my dressing room, I brushed my teeth like five, six times because I was like I needed to represent. But, he was very lovely. All of the cast was. They were really, really nice,” Savage explained.
In the film, Tiwa Savage plays the lead role of Aisha and shares an on-screen kiss with co-star Andrew Bunting, who portrays Kay. ‘Water & Garri,’ which premiered on Prime Video on May 10, was produced by Tiwa Savage and directed by Meji Alabi. The movie was filmed in Cape Coast, Ghana, and also features Mike Afolarin as Mide and Jemima Osunde as Stephany.
Savage’s dedication to her role highlights her commitment to transitioning from music to acting, and her attention to detail did not go unnoticed by fans and colleagues alike.
