UK-based distribution company Aya Films is set to release the Nigerian 2023 Oscar submission ‘Mami Wata’ in cinemas across the UK.
The award-winning West African folklore brings to life a futuristic fable that fuses spiritual beliefs with inter-generational tensions. Set in the feminine 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 peace and unity of the village is threatened, two sisters must fight to restore order, as traditions of the past crash with calls from the future.
Directed by C.J. ‘Fiery’ Obasi and produced by Oge Obasi, the movie had the likes of Rita Edochie, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Evelyne Ily Juhen, Kelechi Udegbe, and Tough Bone.
Get exclusive tickets to the UK premiere at the BFI Southbank NFT1! Showing with director C.J. ‘Fiery’ Obasi and Oge Obasi in attendance, fashion, music and other additional elements.
Event Schedule:
1pm-2pm (red carpet and music)
2pm (premiere screening)
4pm (Question & Answer with award-winning director C.J. ‘Fiery’ Obasi)
Ahead of the movie’s UK screening, Mami Wata debuted in Nigerian cinemas in September but grossed just over ₦4.5 million after three weeks.
C.J. ‘Fiery’ through the movie Mami Wata has so far been making name for himself. Here are the awards the movie have had so far;
- Mami Wata received three awards at the 19th edition of the African Movie Awards (AMAA) which was held on Sunday the 29th of October, 2023.
- In May 2023, the movie was picked up by Dekanalog to screen across cinemas in North America.
- Won the Sundance Film Festival 2023 award for World Cinema Cinematography Award (Dramatic) and the African Critics Award, Cinematography Award.
- Set Design Award at Pan-African Film & TV Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in 2023.
- On the 15th October, 2023, Mami Wata was announced as Nigeria’s official submission for Oscars 2024.
