Nneka The Pretty Serpent | 2027 |
: Ndidi Obi played the titular character, delivering a performance that became iconic in Nigerian pop culture. 2020 Remake: A Modern Reimagining
: It was shot in Igbo with English subtitles and achieved massive commercial success. It is credited with starting the trend of movies where possessed individuals are eventually "cleansed" by Christian pastors. Nneka the Pretty Serpent
: A woman desperate for a child makes a pact with the river goddess. The child, Nneka, is born with supernatural powers and grows up to seduce married men, stealing their money and souls to satisfy the spirit possessing her. : Ndidi Obi played the titular character, delivering
In 2020, Play Network Studios released a high-budget remake directed by Tosin Igho, bringing the story to a new generation. : A woman desperate for a child makes
Directed by Zeb Ejiro, the original film is celebrated for its blend of traditional African mythology—specifically the "Mami Wata" (river goddess) legend—and modern horror.