Nollywood’s latest emotional drama, My Mother is a Witch, is now streaming on Kava.tv after making waves in Nigerian cinemas earlier this year. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Niyi Akinmolayan and produced by Anthill Studios in collaboration with FrameFlix HQ, the film takes viewers on a gripping journey through family trauma, silence, and the difficult path to forgiveness.
About the Movie
At the center of the story is Imuetiyan, portrayed by Efe Irele. She thrives as a successful fashion editor in London, carefully building a life far removed from her troubled past in Benin. However, her peace shatters when she receives a shocking video message claiming her mother has died. Determined to confront the truth, she returns home. To her surprise, she discovers her mother—played with striking depth by Mercy Aigbe—is still alive but gravely ill. This revelation forces Imuetiyan to face unresolved childhood wounds and the memories she long tried to bury.
The narrative unfolds through layered storytelling and shifting timelines, allowing audiences to witness the heavy impact of silence in family life. It explores how unspoken words can scar generations. Mercy Aigbe commands the screen as a complex mother figure—both feared and misunderstood—while Efe Irele delivers an emotional performance as a daughter torn between resentment and the need for closure. Supporting characters, such as Timini Egbuson’s Doctor Ayo and Neo Akpofure, bring further dimension and weight to the film.
With a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes, My Mother is a Witch combines English, Edo, and Pidgin dialogue, grounding the story in cultural authenticity. This blend not only highlights Nigeria’s linguistic richness but also adds emotional realism to each scene.
Conclusion
Critics and audiences alike praise the film for its raw emotional power and cultural depth. Viewers identify with its themes of reconciliation, forgiveness, and the courage required to face painful truths.
Now streaming on Kava.tv, My Mother is a Witch is more than a film. It sparks conversations about healing, breaking cycles of silence, and the possibility of finding closure within fractured families.
