Mami Wata

A stark, black-and-white plunge into myth and belief, where every ritual and quarrel carries the weight of a whole community's soul.

Directed by

C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi

Genres

Drama, Fantasy, Thriller

Starring

Evelyne Ily Juhen, Uzoamaka Power, Emeka Amakeze

Tagline

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.

How it feels

Eerie, tense, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Faith, power, trauma, family

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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