Mami Wata

In the coastal village of Iyi, Mama Efe serves as the spiritual link between the community and the water deity Mami Wata. The village's stability is threatened when the death of a young boy from a virus sparks doubt among the inhabitants. Efe's daughter, Zinwe, and her student, Prisca, warn her about the growing resentment. The arrival of Jasper, a rebel deserter who offers modern infrastructure in exchange for support, accelerates a clash of ideologies and triggers a crisis of faith within the village.

This drama, fantasy, and thriller was directed and written by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi and produced by Oge Obasi. It is a co-production between the United Kingdom, Nigeria, and France, involving companies such as Fiery Film Company and Guguru Studios. The film features a cast including Rita Edochie as Mama Efe, Evelyne Ily Juhen as Prisca, Uzoamaka Aniunoh as Zinwe, and Emeka Amakeze as Jasper.

Released on September 8, 2023, with a runtime of 107 minutes, the movie has received a moderate response from audiences. It holds a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 589 votes, while it has a lower score of 5.7/10 on TMDB from 15 votes.