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Mami Wata

Release Date:September 29, 2023

Running Time:107 min

Genres:Fantasy, Drama, Thriller

Director

Cast

Evelyne Ily Juhen Uzoamaka Power Emeka Amakeze Rita Edochie Kelechi Udegbe Tough Bone Tim Ebuka Sofiath Sanni David Avincin Oparaeke Hidaya Ibrahim Orianne Azangban Jakob Kerstan

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Synopsis

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.

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