Mami Wata (2023)

  • NR
  • 01/23/2023 (US)
  • Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
  • 1h 47m

A West Afrikan Folktale

Overview

In the oceanside village of Iyi, the revered Mama Efe acts as an intermediary between the people and the all-powerful water deity Mami Wata. But when a young boy is lost to a virus, Efe’s devoted but rebellious daughter Zinwe and skeptical protégé Prisca warn Efe about unrest among the villagers. With the sudden arrival of a mysterious rebel deserter named Jasper, a conflict erupts, leading to a violent clash of ideologies and a crisis of faith for the people of Iyi.

C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi

Director, Writer

Cast

Evelyne Ily Juhen's headshot

Evelyne Ily Juhen

Prisca
Uzoamaka Aniunoh's headshot

Uzoamaka Aniunoh

Zinwe
Emeka Amakeze's headshot

Emeka Amakeze

Jasper
Rita Edochie's headshot

Rita Edochie

Mama Efe
Kelechi Udegbe's headshot

Kelechi Udegbe

Jabi
Tough Bone's headshot

Tough Bone

Ero
Tim Ebuka's headshot

Tim Ebuka

Moussa
Sofiath Sanni's headshot

Sofiath Sanni

Alima

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