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Mami Wata

12A20231h 47mC.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
IMDb 6.5

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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.

DramaFantasyThriller
MermaidWest AfricanWest AfricaBeninFolk TalesAfrican TaleFolk Tale

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What is Mami Wata (2023) about?

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…

Who stars in Mami Wata?

Mami Wata stars Evelyne Ily Juhen (Prisca), Uzoamaka Power (Zinwe), Emeka Amakeze (Jasper), Rita Edochie (Mama Efe), Kelechi Udegbe (Jabi). The film was directed by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi.

How long is Mami Wata?

Mami Wata has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2023. It is rated 12A.

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Mami Wata holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Drama, Fantasy, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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