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Mama Africa

7.020021h 18mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorsFanta Régina Nacro·Zulfah Otto-Sallies
WritersFanta Régina Nacro·Ngozi Onwurah
ProducersSimon Onwurah·Dora Bouchoucha

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Cast · Directed by Fanta Régina Nacro

QLQueen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Host
RA
Rehane Abrahams
Raya (segment "Raya")
AK
Ayesha Meer Krige
Madeegah (segment "Raya")
ILIvan D. Lucas
Ivan D. Lucas
(segment "Raya")
DNDenise Newman
Denise Newman
Salaama (segment "Raya")
OPOscar Petersen
Oscar Petersen
Joe (segment "Raya")
GWGraham Weir
Graham Weir
(segment "Raya")
DC
Damien Chamley
Peter (segment "Riches")
CSCindy Sampson
Cindy Sampson
Molly McBride (segment "Riches")
BB
Brian Biragi
Kwame (segment "Hang Time")
BBBrian Bovell
Brian Bovell
Olu (segment "Hang Time")
EM
Elizabeth Mathebula
Mama (segment "Hang Time")

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Mama Africa — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mama Africa?

Mama Africa isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Mama Africa on Netflix?

No, Mama Africa is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.

Is Mama Africa on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Mama Africa isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Mama Africa for free?

Mama Africa isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Mama Africa?

Mama Africa hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 26, 2002. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.