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Mami Wata (2023)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
  • Profile picture of Evelyne Ily Juhen
    Prisca Evelyne Ily Juhen
  • Profile picture of Uzoamaka Aniunoh
    Zinwe Uzoamaka Aniunoh
  • Profile picture of C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
    Doctor C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi

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