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The Polygamous Wazzou
1971

Film · Niger

The Polygamous Wazzou

An Islamic faithfull returns from his holy pilgrimage to Mecca with the venerated title “el hadji”. On his return he falls in love with his daughter’s friend Santou, who is already engaged to be married to Garba. El Hadji however already has two wives and his second wife, Gaika, cannot stand the idea of another younger wife entering her house. She plots to kill Santou.

Drama

Festival awards

1972GoldenÉtalon de Yennenga · FESPACO

Source: Wikipedia

Oumarou Ganda
Joseph Salamatou
Amadou Seyni
Zalika Souley
Garba Mamane