Mami Wata

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.

Top Cast

Evelyne Ily Juhen

Prisca

Uzoamaka Power

Zinwe

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Emeka Amakeze

Jasper

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Rita Edochie

Mama Efe

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Kelechi Udegbe

Jabi

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Tough Bone

Ero

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Tim Ebuka

Moussa

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Sofiath Sanni

Alima

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David Avincin Oparaeke

Ajah

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Hidaya Ibrahim

Oli