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  • Water And Garri Movie by Tiwa Savage Review

    Water And Garri Movie by Tiwa Savage Review

    Water And Garri Movie by Tiwa Savage Review

    Water And Garri Movie by Tiwa Savage Review

    It has been ages since I did one of these, even as I have been tempted to write on multiple movies over the last few months.

    Anyway, I’m trying to sharpen my pen again, so, I thought to use the newly released Water and Garri. This movie was released yesterday, Friday, the 10th of May, on Prime Video. If you haven’t seen it, don’t be in a rush to. Without further ado, let’s get into the meat of things

    Movie Title: Water and Garri
    Cast: Tiwa Savage, Andrew Yaw-Bunting, Jemima Osunde, Mike Afolarin.
    Director: Meji Alabi
    Run Time: 1 h. 20 mins.

    SYNOPSIS:

    A young lady, who has been estranged from home, returns after the death of a relative. She meets a community much different from what she left behind and has to familiarise herself with what is now home.

    MY REVIEW:

    Hmm… Well, as I have learnt, we must first start with the good in any production. With Water and Garri, some of the good I noticed was with the cinematography. Every shot was very colourful, but not in an offensive way, more like an artsy way. The location and settings were also very good, and aligned with what I assume the cinematographer was going for as regards the general look of the movie. The costuming was also good, with the fabrics matching the same theme as the setting; colourful and artsy. The soundtrack was awesome. Every single song that came on was a bop and you could see Tiwa’s touch in the production. Another great point was how good all the actors looked, from Tiwa to Jemima, Andrew, Mike, and the other street thug who was in a rivalry with Andrew’s character, Kay. The only unattractive cast was the police officer, which is understandable, as those people are not known to be appealing to look at anyway.

    That being said, ladies and gentlemen, let’s enter the muddy waters. It is often said that na from Wednesday you go know as weekend go dey, this too, is true with movies. From the trailer, you can almost tell if the movie will be an easy watch or a hard watch. With Water and Garri, the trailer left nothing to desire, and the movie pretty much carried on with the same passionless state.

    Tiwa’s opening voice over set the tone for what was to be a rather drab watch. It lacked enough oomph to capture attention, and the rest of the movie followed suit. It is a short watch, which is possibly why it looked more like a short film or a music video than the feature length it is supposed to be. The acting was quite pedestrian, despite what I assume to be the best efforts of all the actors involved, but that is just one of the many wrongs.

    The movie is set somewhere Tiwa calls “home”, but brethren, we are unsure of where ‘home’ is. Is it Ghana, where the movie was shot? Is it Nigeria, where the lead actress is from? The use of language leaves us a bit confused. Perhaps, East side, the fictional city in the movie, is simply a melting pot of different African communities. Not only do we hear Tiwa converse in Yoruba to multiple persons, we also hear a character speak Fante, a Ghanaian language, but perhaps, the most confusing thing in the choice of language in this movie, is the very unplaceable pidgin. Everyone who spoke the language sounded unsure of how it was to be spoken, which is so odd for native speakers. It was all over the place.

    There is something to be said of the random rivalry between Kay (Yaw-Bunting) and the other nameless thug, which brings me to another thing that was off; there was no proper fleshing of characters- their interests, their motivations, their goals. We just had random stuff thrown at us at every curve. Why is Aisha (Savage) back home to support a friend whose cousin died 3 months ago? Is that a strong enough reason to return after years of being away? Some would argue not, especially as 3 months had passed anyway. Stephany (Osunde) seemed bubbly enough through most of the movie, so, she clearly didn’t need this support Aisha was bringing. Is it not also convenient that the emotional supporter was hopping on a bike at the first sight of her old time lover, who she had been trying to dodge just moments earlier? All this, on the same day you arrived from a long trip from the abroad?

    There was absolutely nothing to like in Aisha, or dislike. She just seemed like a drab, uninspiring character. A pretty girl. That was all the character gave. Why would you write a character that makes the audience feel nothing?

    If Mike Afolarin had missed his flight to Ghana, and they had given his role to a random teenager walking down the street in Accra, we would have noticed nothing different. That was how mediocre Mide (Afolarin) was as a character. No boundaries pushed, no vim. Just Mike Afolarin and his divinely-carved features (which, we honestly can’t complain about, but still…)

    Through the early parts of the movie, we kept hearing, “East Side” has changed, and it was supposed to give off the idea that it had gotten worse than it was before Aisha left, but we never quite see that from any of the flashbacks. It seemed like a dead town from flashbacks, and the present still makes it seem like a hopeless town.

    Honestly, there is a lot to be said of this movie and how much it veered away from the bullseye it aimed for, but that is a story for many many days. I actually liked the spin on the actual killer of Mide, and even though I had stated minutes earlier that the only conclusion I’d accept for this movie was a befitting end to the killer, I still got a nice kick from that end.

    If you’re watching, you may not be as patient to reach the end, but it is a rather short film in comparison to most today, so, you may as well just conclude it.

    Water and Garri was as bland as water and Garri without sweeteners. I had no expectations, so, there was little room for disappointment. Would I recommend this movie to anyone? No. Would I recommend the soundtrack? Yes.

    Rating: 3/10

    Have you seen this movie? If yes, what would you rate it?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y1hT_50FrE?si=kbqGg5BcXcUojQmn

    June 15, 2024

  • Actress Eniola Ajao’s Epic “Ajakaju Movie” Crosses Over N100 Million Mark In Nigerian Box Office

    Actress Eniola Ajao’s Epic “Ajakaju Movie” Crosses Over N100 Million Mark In Nigerian Box Office

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    Nollywood Actress, Eniola Ajao’s producer debut epic “Ajakaju (Beast Of Two Worlds),” has surpassed N100 Million in ticket sales at the Nigerian box office.

    Film distribution company FilmoneNg announced this achievement in a tweet on Thursday afternoon. According to the tweet, the indigenous film, co-produced by Anthill Studios, grossed N101.2 million within five days of its release on March 29, 2024.

    “The Beast has conquered !!! #Ajakaju : Beast of Two Worlds is making all the waves in the cinemas nationwide hitting 101.2m at the box office in 5 days • Nigerians are not playing on this one. Thank you for trusting every movie we dish out.”

    Just a few days ago, Niyi Akinmolayan, the founder of Anthill Studios, shared a post revealing that “Ajakaju” had not only become the highest-grossing film for the weekend but also secured the title of the largest Easter opening film ever. This milestone further shows its position as the third-highest opening for a Nollywood film of all time, having earned N63.2 million within 72 hours of release.

    This indigenous movie, “Ajakaju,” marks Yoruba actress Eniola Ajao’s debut production venture to hit cinemas nationwide. It has propelled her to become the first-time female producer to achieve the biggest opening for an indigenous film in Nigerian cinema history. The movie opened at cinemas with N16 million on its first 24 hour run.

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  • Meant For Each Other (Chapter 41 & 42)

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    Thank you for choosing Siri as your online beautiful sweet story reading partner. Today we have “Meant For Each Other Chapter 41 And 42 Or Episode Forty One And Forty Two Of Meant For Each Other by Emmanuel UC Stories Or Novels To Read with Siri.”

    👫 Meant For Each Other Chapter Forty One And Forty Two: 🧡
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    Dorathy stared at Hilliary as he stared at her, she furrowed her brows and wondered why the sudden silence.

    She suddenly hugged him and Hilliary snapped out of his crazy imagination.

    He looked down at her and sighed heavily, realizing he was only imagining things in his head, but it was looking real.

    He slowly wrapped his hands around her, hugging her.

    Dorathy broke the hug after a short while , focusing her gaze on him.

    “What were you thinking? you suddenly went mute, are you okay” She asked, concern showing in her voice.

    “Thinking about you” He replied.

    “Stop trying to make me blush, how can you be thinking about someone who is standing before you?” She said and flired her eyes, making her more cute.

    He smiled.

    “You said you got something for me, what is it?” She asked curiously.

    “What if it happens for real” He said inwardly.

    “Hilliary” She drawled.

    “Yes” He nodded.

    “What is wrong with you? you’re acting weird, don’t you feel comfortable with..” He instantly hugged her.

    “Don’t think that way, I have a surprise for you, let’s go” He said and released her.

    She smiled and they entered the car together.

    “Are you okay?” Carolina asked.

    She sat on the bed beside Lex stroking his hair.

    He has a dull and gloomy look on his face.

    “I’m fine mum” He replied trying to covered up but deeply inside him, he knew he was not okay.

    He couldn’t sleep last night, he was up thinking about Summer and how to find a way to apologize to her, knowing that she is angry with him is slowly killing him, he can’t think straight again, he kept doing stupid things yesterday.

    “So you will be leaving for New York on Monday?” Carolina asked.

    “Yes mum”.

    “I will miss you, let’s spend today together, mother and son date, what did you say?” Carolina said, kissing his forehead, still stroking his hair.

    “Okay mum” He replied.

    “Try and get a girlfriend also, I want to see my baby dating”.

    “Mum, lemme” He said.

    Carolina smiled before standing, she touched his hair before leaving the room.

    Tiffany sat at the back of the mansion as different thoughts filled her mind, she can’t stop thinking about Henry and the fact that he is giving Summer more attention and ignoring her is suddenly making her to hate Summer.

    She doesn’t deserve him, she fell for him first, she is the one to have him and no one else.

    “I’m not ready to lose him to anybody, Summer can’t fall in love with him” She said.

    ” Tiffany” Her mum called behind her.

    ” Mum” Tiffany turned.

    ” What are you doing here all alone, are you bother by something?” Her mum asked and sat beside her.

    ” I’m alright mum, I just wanted to be alone” Tiffany replied.

    ” Your father is coming back today”.

    Her mood brightened immediately her mother uttered out the statement.

    “Are you serious mum?” She asked.

    ” Yes”.

    ” I can’t wait” Tiffany said joyously.

    ” Are you quarrelling with your friends?”.

    ” No, why?” Tiffany asked.

    ” I don’t see them here again and you don’t either leave the house to be with them” Her mum replied.

    ” We are good mum, Summer and Hailey are busy this days” Tiffany said.

    ” Okay, I’m going out now, I love you” Her mum stood up and kissed her cheek before leaving.

    “I can’t control it” She murmured and covered her face with her palms.

    HAILEY’S MANSION

    Hailey walked to Summer with two glass of wine, she sat down and placed the glass cups on the table.

    She turned to find Summer smiling all to her face.

    “What is she thinking about?” Hailey muttered and tapped her.

    “What are you thinking about?”.

    “I’m thinking about Henry” Summer replied, oblivious of what she said.

    “Huh! you’re thinking about Henry?, what’s going on between you two already” Hailey asked shockingly.

    Summer grasped back to her consciousness and stared at Hailey.

    “What are you saying?” Summer asked.

    “You told you me , you are thinking about Henry, why acting surprised?”.

    “When did I say that? I didn’t say anything like that” Summer said.

    ” Are you pretending right now?”.

    ” I’m not, I mean it”.

    ” Then are you falling for Henry?” Hailey asked.

    ” I don’t know, I can’t tell if I have fallen for him” Summer said.

    ” Let’s go out, drink up and stop thinking about Henry” Hailey said and started heading upstairs.

    ” Hailey!!” She screamed.

    ” When did I say that, I’m going crazy and I can’t control it, he is driving me crazy” She said and took her wine.

    A CLOTHE SHOP

    Hilliary car pulled to a halt and Dorathy quickly turned to him.

    ” What are we doing here?” She asked.

    ” This is the surprise” He said.

    ” Really!” Her eyes moved with excitement in them.

    ” Are you angry or something, are you comfortable with me buying you..”.

    ” Why do I feel like you’re scared of something, you are not in the mood you are always in, you didn’t even ask me about my result in the exams, that’s unlike you Hilliary” She said.

    “,I know you will pass”.

    ” I’m fine okay, nothing is wrong with me” He said and kissed her forehead.

    He opened the door and came down, he walked over to the other side and opened the door, Dorathy stepped down.

    ” My lady” He bowed.

    ” Stop it, I’m not a queen” She said, secretly blushing.

    He took her hand and they went in.

    “How do I look?” Dorathy asked immediately she came out of the dressing room.

    Hilliary who was backing her turned and his mouth went wide as he stared at the new Beauty standing just some miles away from him.

    He opened his mouth to say something but nothing came out.

    The gown hung so perfectly to her body, showcasing her hidden curves.

    “Hilliary say something” She said as he kept staring at her.

    Hilliary went to her and pulled her closer to him.

    He stared at her face before going down to her lips.

    “You’re amazingly gorgeous” He finally said and made to pull away but she quickly wrapped her hands around him.

    “What are you doing?, I might do something crazy” He muttered.

    ” I don’t mind”.

    She held his shoulders and stared deeply into his eyes, Hilliary stared back like they’re in some kind of staring contest.

    “I want to taste your lips, can I?” She asked and he nodded.

    Their eyes turned wistful as they stared deeply into each other eyes.

    Dorathy stood on her toes and placed a gentle but yet loving kiss on his lips, he reciprocated immediately like he was waiting for it any moment soon.

    A HOTEL

    Audrey has her head placed on the man who she has just f*cked, she kept drawing invisible lines on his chest while his hand rubbed her back gently.

    “When are you getting them engage?” The man asked in his deep voice.

    “I’m yet to announce the news to her” Audrey said.

    “Who will she react if you announce it to her?”.

    “I don’t know but she will have no choice but to agree to it” She smiled.

    “We must achieve our aim, nothing can’t stop it” The man said.

    “We got to be fast with our plan”. Audrey said and he kissed her.

    “I should have married you instead, I love you”.

    “I love you too darling, at least we seeing secretly is enough for me” The man said.

    “Did that thing called your wife ever suspected you? ” Audrey asked.

    ” No, she can’t suspect me”.

    “What about the governor? “.

    ” He is too busy to know beside he is becoming weak, I did what you asked me to do, do you forgot so soon? “.

    ” Oh!, don’t mind me” Audrey said and claimed his lips.

    STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICE

    Governor James stepped in his office after have a meeting with some officials in the government.

    “Anyone out there?” He asked

    A guard rushed in immediately.

    ” Your Excellency” He bowed.

    ” My phone”.

    The guard quickly brought out his phone and gave it to James.

    ” You can leave”.

    The guard bowed again and left.

    James quickly dialled Audrey’s number but it was switched off.

    ” Her phone switch off, is it this strange” He muttered and suddenly felt the urge to cough.

    He coughed so hard that his throat itched.

    He felt something wet on his nose and he rubbed it with his hands.

    His eyes widened when he saw blood on his hand.

    ” Blood, what’s this, I’m not sick” He said and entered his personal restroom to wash the blood away.

    7PM

    Henry sat in the living room with his phone playing a game in his phone.

    The sound of the door made him to look, happy Hilliary entered.

    “Twin bro” He called happily.

    “Hey, you are usually happy, what is it? did you ask her out?” Henry asked.

    Hilliary shook his head negatively and sat on the couch.

    “Then what is it?”.

    “I think we should be hiding things from each other now” Hilliary said.

    “I’m not hiding anything from you bro” .

    “You’re hiding something from me, something about you and Summer, you know what, I won’t eat today, nor drink, I’m so happy” Hilliary screamed.

    Henry looked at him confusingly then smiled.

    Henry’s phone beeped and a text message popped on the screen.

    Summer: LET’S MEET, I’M BORED.

    Henry: Where, normal place?.

    Summer: At the Cinema, let’s watch a Movie, I will send you the address.

    “I’m going out” Henry said and stood.

    “Going out with Summer, I don’t need to ask”.

    “Mind your business” Henry said and went upstairs.

    CINEMA

    Summer and Henry cars got there at the same time.

    They came down and started walking to each other.

    Summer quickly hugged him immediately he got to her.

    “I missed you” She said but he only smiled.

    “Don’t you miss me?” She asked still hugging him.

    “I don’t” He replied and she quickly broke the hug.

    “You don’t?” She asked feeling hurt.

    “I did, I was only pulling your legs” He replied.

    She pouted cutely and hit him.

    “Ouh! that hurts” He faked pains.

    “I’m sorry, I didn’t know it will”.

    Henry shut her up with a tight hug, she laughed and hugged him back.

    ” Do you get popcorns” He asked.

    ” Yes, let’s go in” She replied.

    They showed their tickets before going inside.

    The movie was about to start the moment they stepped in.

    Summer and Henry quickly sat downs sitting opposite each other.

    ” Romance movie” He said.

    ” You don’t like romance movies?” She asked.

    ” I love action and supernatural movies the most” He replied.

    ” I love both, even this movie will be interesting” She said.

    The movie started playing and everyone has his or her attention on the big screen.

    It got to a hot and steamy kissing scene in the movie, Summer felt her body reacting in a different way, she looked at Henry but found him focused on the screen, he wasn’t looking her way.

    “Can you see that?” Henry asked and looked at her but he caught her instead staring at him.

    He didn’t look away he continued staring at her too, his heartbeat increased thrice it normal beat.

    “Summer” He called but she wasn’t hearing.

    She was already imagining crazy and naughty things in her head.

    He called again but instead her lips landed on his own in the most softest way.

    She started kissing him hungrily not minding if anyone was watching them.

    Henry closed his eyes and started kissing her back, their lips battling against each other.

    They got melted into the kiss, completely losing their senses.

    He was tasting like sugar in her mouth and she kept wanting more, needing more of him, every of him.

    Her vanilla sweet lips made him to kissed her the more, they forgot about everything and focused on themselves.

    They kept kissing till the movie ended.

    👥 That’s the kind of love I pray for

    👥 Perfect couples

    👥I wish I have a boyfriend

    👥 They’re oppressing me now

    The people started clapping.

    They broke the kiss and looked around to see people staring at them with smiles.

    They looked at each other again and smiled.

    “The ending was nice, finally they ended up together” Henry said as they walked out of the Cinema, hand in hand.

    “As if we watched the ending part” She said and shly look away.

    ” At least it has a happy ending, I’m a fan of happy ending”.

    ” I love an end that has a deep kissing scene” She said.

    He turned her face to him and they started laughing.

    “Summer” Someone called from behind.

    Henry looked towards the direction and saw a guy, staring their way.

    Summer looked back to see Axton.

    “Axton” She called, she was surprised to see him, she didn’t expect to see him here.

    Axton smirked and started walking to them, he looked spitefully at Henry before facing Summer.

    “We need to talk” He said and grabbed her hand.

    ” Talk about what exactly Axton?” Summer asked, getting uncomfortable with his touch.

    Henry quickly grabbed her other hand, making Axton to look at him.

    Axton glared at him and Henry glared back, more dangerously.

    “Let go of her hand now” Henry said coldly.

    “And if I don’t who are you by the way punk?” Axton asked, staring hatefully.

    ” Do you know the spelling of brain?” Henry asked, making Axton to raised his brows.

    ” What kind of question is that?” Axton asked.

    ” So you don’t know the spelling of brain?” Henry said mockingly.

    ” B. R. A. I. N” Axton spelled.

    “Then as you know the correct spelling of brain, try and have it too” Henry said and pushed him away.

    TO Be Continued