Mama Africa
"She's in your Soul"
Originally released in 2002. Mama Africa is a drama film. directed by Fanta Régina Nacro. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Queen Latifah, Rehane Abrahams, and Ayesha Meer Krige
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.
Quick Facts
Directors
Top Cast
Queen Latifah
as Host
Rehane Abrahams
as Raya (segment "Raya")
Ayesha Meer Krige
as Madeegah (segment "Raya")
Ivan D. Lucas
as (segment "Raya")
Denise Newman
as Salaama (segment "Raya")
Oscar Petersen
as Joe (segment "Raya")
Graham Weir
as (segment "Raya")
Damien Chamley
as Peter (segment "Riches")
Cindy Sampson
as Molly McBride (segment "Riches")
Brian Biragi
as Kwame (segment "Hang Time")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wellspring Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Mama Africa?
Mama Africa was directed by Fanta Régina Nacro.
How long is Mama Africa?
Mama Africa has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Mama Africa released?
Mama Africa was released on June 7, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mama Africa?
The main cast of Mama Africa includes Queen Latifah, Rehane Abrahams, Ayesha Meer Krige, Ivan D. Lucas, Denise Newman.