The Nollywood film ‘Mami Wata,’ directed and written by C.J. Obasi, has earned a prestigious nomination at the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Awards in the United States.
The star-studded movie, featuring Rita Edochie, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Kelechi Udegbe, Emeka Amakeze, Tough Bone, Jakob Kerstan, and C.J. Obasi, among others, has been recognised in the Outstanding International Motion Picture category for the 55th edition of the annual awards scheduled for Saturday, March 16.
C.J. Obasi expressed his gratitude for the nomination on his social media page, calling it a “special” honour. He shared, “So thankful to the @naacpimageaward for this huge honour. Thank you to my family, team, friends, and supporters. This is for us.”
‘Mami Wata’ takes a dig into the mystical realm of water spirits, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the supernatural. The 2023 black-and-white fantasy thriller premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and was later selected as Nigeria’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards by the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) in October 2023.
Additionally, the film has been nominated in the Best International Film category at the 39th Independent Spirit Awards.
The NAACP Image Awards, presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP), is an annual ceremony that celebrates the achievements of people of colour across various fields, including film and television, on a global scale. The awards honour outstanding performances in film, television, theatre, music, and literature, with NAACP members voting on over 40 categories.