

Mami Wata
2023-09-08 · 107 min · ★ 5.7
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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- Directors
- C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
- Production companies
- Fiery Film Company, Ifind Pictures, Guguru Studios, PalmWine Media
- Countries
- France, Nigeria, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Evelyne Ily JuhenPrisca
Uzoamaka PowerZinwe
Rita EdochieMama Efe
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