I brushed my teeth 6 times for a kissing scene in my movie – Tiwa Savage

Nigerian songstress, Tiwatope Omolara,  known in the music circles as Tiwa Savage has revealed that she brushed her teeth about six times in preparation for a kissing scene in her debut movie, ‘Water & Garri.’

In a recent interview with BET, Tiwa Savage revealed that she implemented this hygienic practice to create a positive impression on set.

According to her, the kissing scene was to be shot on her very first day on set, and she had to ensure everything went well and her co-cast was comfortable during their brief intimate moment.

She said, “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”.

The “Ma Lo” hitmaker emphasized the importance of being considerate towards her co-stars, as their comfort could potentially influence the overall ambiance of the set.

Tiwa, who played the lead character Aisha in the movie, said her co-star, Andrew Bunting, who plays Kay in the movie, also took similar precautions, rinsing his mouth multiple times.

The songstress expressed gratitude for the supportive and friendly demeanor of the entire cast, which contributed to making her first day on set, particularly during the filming of the kissing scene, a comfortable and positive experience.

In the meantime, “Water and Garri” has emerged as the top weekend opener in the history of Prime Video Nigeria, garnering the highest number of views among all titles available on the platform.