Mami Wata

"A West Afrikan Folktale"

Sep 8 2023 N/A NA
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.

Official Trailer
Plot

When the harmony in a village is threatened by outside elements, two sisters must fight to save their people and restore the glory of a mermaid goddess to the land.

Written by

C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi

Directed by

C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi

Cast

Evelyne Ily Juhen, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Emeka Amakeze

Crew

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Production Countries

France, Nigeria, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Fiery Film Company, Ifind Pictures, Guguru Studios, PalmWine Media

Languages

English

Awards

15 wins & 27 nominations

Trailers
Official Trailer [Subtitled]
Official U.S. Trailer [Subtitled]
Scores
# of Votes
526
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA