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Mami Wata

“A West Afrikan Folktale”

2023 · 1 h 47 min
Directed by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi · Nigeria · African Cinema
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Cast

Evelyne Ily Juhen Uzoamaka Power Emeka Amakeze Rita Edochie Kelechi Udegbe Tough Bone

Plot

In a West African village devoted to the water spirit Mami Wata, a priestess' control is challenged by a young woman and an outsider, in a black-and-white fantasy.

Sinekatalog’s take

A striking black-and-white West African fable.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (630 votes)
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