Mami Wata

Sep 8, 2023

1h 47m

★ 5.5

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.

Genres

Drama

Fantasy

Thriller

Production Companies

Fiery Film Company

Ifind Pictures

Guguru Studios

PalmWine Media

Mami Wata Trailers

Cast

Prisca

Evelyne Ily Juhen

Zinwe

Uzoamaka Power

Jasper

Emeka Amakeze

Mama Efe

Rita Edochie

Jabi

Kelechi Udegbe

Ero

Tough Bone

Moussa

Tim Ebuka

Alima

Sofiath Sanni

Ajah

David Avincin Oparaeke

Oli

Hidaya Ibrahim

The Albino

Orianne Azangban

Johnny

Jakob Kerstan

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