Mami Wata + Introduction

About this event

This genre-bending tale brings to life a futuristic fable that fuses spiritual beliefs with inter-generational tensions. Set in the matriarchal ocean village of Iyi, where West African water deity Mami Wata reigns via village leader Mama Efe it uniquely brings to the screen a story of mythology, fantasy, and folklore. When the harmony of the village is threatened, two sisters must fight to restore order, as traditions of the past crash with calls from the future.

With an introduction by Jasmine Bernard-Brooks, lead programmer from The New Black Film Collective.

Part of the BFI Too Much: Melodrama on Film Blockbuster Season, The Nottingham Black Film Collective presents a nationwide celebration of classic and contemporary Nollywood (Africa’s second-largest film industry and a global cultural force). This specially curated Nolly-Oh! Tour brings you the passion, drama, and spirit of Nollywood cinema through stories that explore the complexities of love, friendship, rivalry and resilience from Nigeria to the UK.

With support of the BFI Film Audience Network, awarding funds from the National Lottery in order to bring this programme to more audiences across the UK.