Entertainment
I became a boss lady over ‘Water and Garri’ movie debut – Tiwa Savage
By Francesca Hangeior
Afrobeats sensational singer, Tiwa Savage, is set to launch her debut into the film industry with ‘Water and Garri’.
The movie according to the ‘African Bad Girl’ will stream on May 10, 2024.
Speaking on her role as a producer in an interview with ABC News, Tiwa Savage said that working on the project, which was directed by Meji Alabi, saw her put her “boss lady” on.
She said: “Executive producing was like me just putting my boss hat on and trying to be a boss lady in all aspects of my life. It was fun and it was stressful doing that and also starring in it. But it just showed me that I can do anything I put my mind to. There are so many things that I have dreams of accomplishing and now I’m really motivated.”
She also spoke about why she decided to go into acting and why the movie bears the same title as her 2021 EP.
She added: “I’ve always wanted to do acting. I’ve always wanted to do movies. Actually, that was my first love before music. So it felt like a full circle moment for me. I just felt it was time for me to finally get into that. I never wanted to let go of music, so it’s a great way for me to still embody that.”
Savage said that she was drawn to the film because it was told from a female perspective.
Water and Garri follows a Nigerian fashion designer who returns to the country after building a successful career in the US.
“It’s a story first of all told by a female from a female point of view. I’m always an advocate for that and I don’t think we have enough of that in the space of Nollywood and just in Africa in general. We do have but I don’t think we have enough. It’s refreshing for me. It’s a story about love, female empowerment,” she said.
Savage also spoke about the rise of Afrobeats in the West.
“I feel like genres like RnB, jazz, and soul all originated from Africa, so it’s a full circle moment to have Afrobeats having its moment right now. And then hear elements of it from the rhythm to the soul in the music. I felt like we were losing a bit of that in commercial music these days. It’s good to see that African music is getting its shine again,” she added.
Entertainment
‘I’m disappointed’ – Iyabo Ojo berates 2Baba for announcing separation from Annie
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has expressed dissatisfaction over singer 2Baba’s recent public announcement that he and his wife, Annie, are headed for a divorce.
In an Instagram post, Ojo faulted the timing of the ‘African Queen’ crooner’s announcement, emphasising that the singer’s action was unempathic considering that Annie was already facing backlash over her appearance on the Young, Famous & African reality show.
She wrote, “A heartfelt reminder to couples: when love fades, prioritize your children’s well-being. As parents, sacrifices are essential. Never abandon loved ones in their darkest moments, even if separation or divorce is Inevitable.
“Let’s emphasize empathy and our children’s mental health. Sensitive issues shouldn’t be publicly aired; social media sometimes disregards the well-being of those involved.
@official 2, 2baba, I adore you both, but this timing was off. Adding fuel to the fire, burning the mother of your kids who’s already vulnerable. Is so unempathic, I’m disappointed.”
Ojo prayed for Annie Idibia as she wished her inner strength to prioritize her children’s needs, adding that the present storm shall pass.
Entertainment
Divorce saga: Fighting Annie is fighting all of us — Khloe tells 2Face
Former reality TV star Abiri Oluwabusayo, popularly known as Koko by Khloe, has waded into the divorce drama between actress Annie Macaulay and singer 2Face Idibia.
2Baba sparked concerns after announcing his separation from Annie publicly on Sunday.
Reacting, Khloe said the timing was wrong.
She warned the singer that he faced not just Annie, but all her supporters as well.
On Instagram, she wrote: “This period? Like this time? This season? Hell no.
“See ehn, make I just no talk anything right now cos make this be prank o! Men… Fight Annie, fight all of us o. Love is really wicked. Men ahhh.”
Entertainment
Divorce: Toke Makinwa takes a swipe at 2baba
*Tells him to be ashamed of himself
By Francesca Hangeior
Media personality Toke Makinwa has slammed artist 2Baba for publicly revealing that he and his wife, Annie, are getting a divorce.
Recall that in an Instagram post on Sunday, 2Baba revealed that they had been separated for some time and are now in the process of filing for divorce, putting an end to their 12-year marriage.
Responding directly to the video posted by 2Baba on Instagram, where he confessed to making the controversial divorce announcement, Toke wrote, “This is wrong on all levels, and you should be ashamed of yourself for bringing this here. Bring it on. If you think she’s alone, let me tell you here that you’ll have to fight all of us.”
Toke expressed her frustration further by posting a message on her Instagram story, targeting those remaining neutral on the issue.
She wrote, “I’m not one for too much talk, but what is wrong is wrong, and as a woman, if you sit on the fence on this one, if it misses you, it’ll touch your daughter or any female in your family.
“No one is innocent, and if you want to bring the media into it, knowing what is happening, we would fight for her.”
Undeterred, Makinwa, in another Instagram story post on Monday, questioned 2Baba’s decision to bring the divorce to the public, emphasising that the full truth will be revealed in due time.
“Nobody is asking anybody to stay in a situation that’s not serving them any purpose anymore; by all means, leave if you must, but why bring this online this very moment?
“We know what is going on behind closed doors. The world doesn’t know anything; it’s already been hectic with opinions flying around, and when I say we will fight for her, I’m not talking about the general public.
“A handful of people know the truth, and time will tell. Timing is everything; empathy is everything. You constantly preach love; you cannot add to the narrative that’s out there when you know what is really happening behind closed doors,” she wrote.
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