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Mami Wata

2023, English. Directed by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi.

A West Afrikan Folktale

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.

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Released
8 September 2023
Country
France, Nigeria, United Kingdom
Written by
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
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Mami Wata (2023) was directed by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi and stars Evelyne Ily Juhen, Uzoamaka Power, Emeka Amakeze.

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