Water Girl: The African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL)

Water Girl is a haunting and emotionally charged feature that explores grief, faith, and the resilience of motherhood in the face of the supernatural. Advance tickets are strongly recommended for this powerful and deeply moving screening.

The African Film Festival Atlanta, now in its 5th year, continues its partnership with the Nollywood Travel Film Festival to bring the best of Nollywood to diverse audiences.

United States | 1 hour 30 minutes | Drama, supernatural

A devoted mother, Nkechi, portrayed by Stella Damasus, is thrust into a world of fear and spiritual uncertainty when she discovers her daughter Kamsi may be an Ọgbanje, a spirit child bound to a cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Under the direction of Nnamdi Kanaga, the story unfolds as Nkechi’s faith, love, and resilience are pushed to their limits in her desperate attempt to protect her child.

As Kamsi, played by Moriyah Faith Jackson, moves between innocence and an otherworldly pull, the family is forced to confront the spiritual and emotional toll of a reality they cannot fully understand. Through grief, hope, and unwavering maternal devotion, Water Girl becomes a haunting exploration of motherhood, belief, and the enduring power of love in the face of the unknown.

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Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanaga is a multitalented filmmaker, writer, and actor. In 2020, Nnamdi wrote and made his directorial debut with "The Hail Mary," Montana's first film with an all-black lead cast.

Nnamdi is an ardent advocate for authentic African storytelling and hopes to promote the value of cultural integration through his films. In 2024, he wrote, directed, and produced "Water Girl" -his debut full-length feature film.

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