Mami Wata
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.
- Year: 2023
- Country: France, Nigeria
- Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
- Studio: Fiery Film Company, Ifind Pictures, Guguru Studios, PalmWine Media
- Keyword: mermaid, west african, west africa, benin, folk tales, african tale, folk tale
- Director: C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
- Cast: Evelyne Ily Juhen, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Emeka Amakeze, Rita Edochie, Kelechi Udegbe, Tough Bone