Mami Wata is part of the 2023 lineup at the prestigious international film festival – Sundance Festival to be held in January.
Mami Wata is a West African folklore is set to make its global premiere at the major destination for independent filmmakers.
The movie was shot in Benin Republic in 2021. It revolves around the story of Prisca and Zinwe, daughters of Mama Efe (an intermediary between the Mermaid goddess and the people of Iyi, a small fishing village in West Africa).
Their destinies change when Jasper, an escaped mercenary takes over Iyi. Mami Wata stars Evelyne Ily, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Emeka Amakeze, Kelechi Udegbe, Rita Edochie and Tough Bone.
To my team. I love you all so much. You already know. Together, we made a film that is nothing, but a pure and uninhibited expression of love for film and for dark bodies. Afrikan cinema will live forever! Thank you so much. pic.twitter.com/dEaBRC72Zw