Mami Wata(2023)
A West Afrikan Folktale
Mami Wata 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.
Mami Wata (2023) is a drama, fantasy and thriller film directed by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi, released on September 8, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Evelyne Ily Juhen, Uzoamaka Power, Emeka Amakeze and Rita Edochie. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
- Writers:
- C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
- Producers:
- Oge Obasi
- Cinematographer:
- Lílis Soares
- Composer:
- Tunde Jegede
- Production:
- Fiery Film Company, Ifind Pictures, Guguru Studios, PalmWine Media
- Status:
- Released
Mami Wata (2023) Trailer
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Mami Wata Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Mami Wata.
Official Trailer [Subtitled]
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Official U.S. Trailer [Subtitled]
Trailer
Meet the Artist 2023: C.J. "Fiery" Obasi on “Mami Wata"
Featurette
Mami Wata Cast & Crew
Main cast
Evelyne Ily Juhen
as Prisca
Uzoamaka Power
as Zinwe
- Emeka Amakeze
Emeka Amakeze
as Jasper
Rita Edochie
as Mama Efe
- Kelechi Udegbe
Kelechi Udegbe
as Jabi
- Tough Bone
Tough Bone
as Ero
- Tim Ebuka
Tim Ebuka
as Moussa
- Sofiath Sanni
Sofiath Sanni
as Alima
- David Avincin Oparaeke
David Avincin Oparaeke
as Ajah
- Hidaya Ibrahim
Hidaya Ibrahim
as Oli
- Orianne Azangban
Orianne Azangban
as The Albino
- Jakob Kerstan
Jakob Kerstan
as Johnny
Key crew
Directed by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi, written by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi, produced by Oge Obasi.
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Mami Wata Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 15 ratings.
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Mami Wata – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mami Wata online?
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Mami Wata (2023) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Mami Wata?
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The main cast of Mami Wata (2023) includes Evelyne Ily Juhen, Uzoamaka Power, Emeka Amakeze, Rita Edochie and Kelechi Udegbe. The film was directed by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mami Wata released?
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Mami Wata was released on September 8, 2023 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Mami Wata worth watching?
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Mami Wata (2023) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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