Mami Wata

Mami Wata

A West Afrikan Folktale

2023 · 107 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Fantasy, Thriller

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.

Directed by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi · Written by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi

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