Mami Wata
A West Afrikan Folktale
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
107 min
Release Date
2023-09-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
5.8
Evelyne Ily Juhen
Prisca
Uzoamaka Power
Zinwe
Emeka Amakeze
Jasper
Rita Edochie
Mama Efe
Kelechi Udegbe
Jabi
Tough Bone
Ero
Tim Ebuka
Moussa
Sofiath Sanni
Alima
David Avincin Oparaeke
Ajah
Hidaya Ibrahim
Oli
Orianne Azangban
The Albino
Jakob Kerstan
Johnny
Joyce Tobi Lileru
Nurse
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
Doctor
Clinton Ovunda
Barman
Monalisa Stephen
Binti
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