Mama Africa
“She's in your Soul”
Synopsis
In 1997, six African women pledged that in the first year of the new millennium they would tell their stories, stories by African women. They called their series "Mama Africa" and drew their tales from the depths of their hearts. The result is a groundbreaking initiative bringing together the incredibly fresh talents of six female directors from the vast and diverse continent of Africa.
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Queen Latifah
Host
Rehane Abrahams
Raya (segment "Raya")
Ayesha Meer Krige
Madeegah (segment "Raya")
Ivan D. Lucas
(segment "Raya")
Denise Newman
Salaama (segment "Raya")
Oscar Petersen
Joe (segment "Raya")
Graham Weir
(segment "Raya")
Damien Chamley
Peter (segment "Riches")
Cindy Sampson
Molly McBride (segment "Riches")
Brian Biragi
Kwame (segment "Hang Time")
Brian Bovell
Olu (segment "Hang Time")
Elizabeth Mathebula
Mama (segment "Hang Time")
Hilja Lindsay Parkinson
Chiddy (segment "Hang Time")
Seputla Sebogodi
Daddy (segment "Hang Time")
Maeve Kerrigan
Groat (segment "Hang Time")
Sophie David
Uno (segment "Uno's World")
Muhindua Kaura
Kaura (segment "Uno's World")
Elia Jack Nakalemo
Jose (segment "Uno's World")
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fanta Régina Nacro, Zulfah Otto-Sallies, Ingrid Sinclair, Ngozi Onwurah, Bridget Pickering, Raja Amari
- Screenplay & Story
- Fanta Régina Nacro, Ngozi Onwurah
- Original Score
- Keith Farquharson, John Murphy
- Original Title
- Mama Africa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Wellspring Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fanta Régina Nacro, Zulfah Otto-Sallies, Ingrid Sinclair, Ngozi Onwurah, Bridget Pickering, Raja Amari
Fanta Régina Nacro, Ngozi Onwurah
Keith Farquharson, John Murphy
Nano Chesnais, Jackie Le Cordeur, Liz Webber
Simon Onwurah, Dora Bouchoucha
Department Leadership Roster
Fanta Régina Nacro
Director
Zulfah Otto-Sallies
Director
Ingrid Sinclair
Director
Fanta Régina Nacro
Writer
Ngozi Onwurah
Director
Bridget Pickering
Director
Keith Farquharson
Original Music Composer
Nano Chesnais
Editor
Jackie Le Cordeur
Editor
Liz Webber
Editor
Ngozi Onwurah
Writer
Simon Onwurah
Producer
John Murphy
Original Music Composer
Raja Amari
Director
Dora Bouchoucha
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mama Africa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mama Africa about?
In 1997, six African women pledged that in the first year of the new millennium they would tell their stories, stories by African women. They called their series "Mama Africa" and drew their tales from the depths of their hearts. The result is a groundbreaking initiative bringing together the incredibly fresh talents of six female directors from the vast and diverse continent of Africa.
Who directed Mama Africa?
Mama Africa was directed by Fanta Régina Nacro, Zulfah Otto-Sallies, Ingrid Sinclair, Ngozi Onwurah, Bridget Pickering, Raja Amari.
Who stars in Mama Africa?
The principal cast of Mama Africa includes Queen Latifah, Rehane Abrahams, Ayesha Meer Krige, Ivan D. Lucas, Denise Newman.
When was Mama Africa released and how long is it?
Mama Africa was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Mama Africa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mama Africa was composed by Keith Farquharson, John Murphy.