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The Special Assistant to the President (OVP) on Digital and Creative Economy, Fegho-x Umunubo confirmed that the premiere was partly paid for by the government.
He stated this during a press conference for the Nigerian premiere of the movie Water and Garri in Lagos, on Thursday, May 9, 2024
He said: “I’m not going to give specifics but we’re supporting financially in organizing the premiere, not the film. Please understand that,”
This comes after the movie, produced by Tiwa Savage and Jimi Adesanya had its premieres in the US and the UK. The movie was directed by Meji Alabi.
Tiwa Savage releases soundtrack album for her debut feature film 'Water & Garri'
Before the press conference, Savage had thanked the office of the vice president for generously collaborating with her for the Lagos premiere.
She posted on Instagram: “Special shout out to the Office of The Vice President (OVP) who has generously collaborated with us for the Lagos premiere of Water & Garri. Gratitude also overflows to the esteemed office of the SA to the President (OVP) on Digital and Creative Economy @feghox and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, under the leadership of @honhannatumusawa,”
The premiere in Lagos was attended by reputable Nollywood actors, Nigerian musicians, and the general media. Already, Savage, who also starred in the movie said that she is working on her next film.
Water and Garri debuted on Prime Video on Friday, May 10, 2024.
