Mami Wata

A West Afrikan Folktale

Mami Wata — Plot

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.

• Release date
• September 8, 2023
• Runtime
• 107 min
• Genres
• Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
• Director
• C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi

Mami Wata — Cast

Evelyne Ily Juhen Prisca Uzoamaka Power Zinwe

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Emeka Amakeze Jasper Rita Edochie Mama Efe

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Kelechi Udegbe Jabi

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Tough Bone Ero

T

Tim Ebuka Moussa

S

Sofiath Sanni Alima