Mami Wata

In the coastal community of Iyi, Mama Efe serves as a vital link between humans and Mami Wata, the powerful water deity that governs their existence. She holds immense influence over the village's beliefs and traditions. However, when a young child succumbs to a deadly virus, the deep-rooted faith of the community is shaken. Zinwe, Mama Efe's headstrong daughter, and Prisca, her skeptical apprentice, attempt to alert Mama Efe about the mounting unrest among the villagers.The arrival of Jasper, a cryptic deserter from an unknown rebel group, further destabilizes the already fragile balance between faith and reason in Iyi. As tension escalates, conflicting ideologies clash violently, leading to turmoil within the village. The story follows the interconnected lives of these characters as they navigate through this challenging period, grappling with their own beliefs and loyalties while facing the repercussions of external forces that threaten their way of life.In exploring themes like faith, loyalty, and tradition against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, this movie offers an insightful commentary on human nature and our relationship to the divine.