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The names Mami Wata, Mami Wota, or Mammy Wata derive from the English language nouns mammy and water. The name is related to the Krio word mami wata that refers to mermaids in Krio folklore. [1] Krio is an English-based creole language used in parts of West Africa. The Mami element derives from English mother. However, Mami Wata has no children ...
In the 2021 fantasy novel Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen, Yemoja is the creator of the Mami Wata. In the song "Think of You" by French-Cuban musical duo Ibeyi, the lyrics include mention of orishas Moyuba Oshun Shango and Yemaya. The song "Yemaya" by Alfredo Rodriguez and featuring Ibeyi is named for the spirit.
Mami Wata is a 2023 black-and-white fantasy thriller film written and directed by C.J. "Fiery" Obasi, based on West African folklore. It is a co-production between Nigeria, France and the United Kingdom. The film premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, marking Obasi's third feature to screen at Sundance. [1]
Shot in dense, high-contrast black and white, writer-director C.J. “Fiery” Obasi’s “Mami Wata,” unspools like a mysterious dream. It’s both inscrutable and hypnotic, delivering ...
Some water spirits in traditional African religion include: Mami Wata is a transcultural pantheon of water spirits and deities of the African diaspora. For the many names associated with Mami Wata spirits and goddess, see Names of Mami Wata. [1] Owu Mmiri of some riverine people of Nigeria are often described as mermaid-like spirit of water. [2]
The Madre de aguas (Mother of water), also known as Magüi, is a mythical creature in the folklore of Cuba.She goes by the name of Mama Glo in Creole Folklore, in other islands she is called Mami Wata as well as Watramama.
The name Mami Wata and its variants may refer to: Mami Wata, water deities of the African diaspora; L'Expression de Mamy-Wata, a satire newspaper printed in Cameroon;
Manman Dlo, a native water goddess. The Antillean equivalent of Mami Wata and Yemaja. Le Conteur, the narrator, a traditional Antillean storyteller. This character also portrays Papa Zombi. Zita-trois-pattes, another indigenous goddess. Les trois filles, the daughters of Zita. Engagé, a creature who has sold his soul to the devil.