What is the duration of Yaaba?

The duration of Yaaba is 90 mins.

What is the original language of Yaaba?

The original language of Yaaba is French.

Yaaba was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.

Which studio made Yaaba?

Yaaba was produced by Les Films de l'Avenir.

Yaaba 1989

Q: Does Yaaba have end credit scenes?

Yaaba does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Family

Runtime

90 mins

Language

French

In a small African village, the story follows ten‑year‑old Bila, who forms a close friendship with an elderly woman, Sana. Though villagers label her a ‘witch,’ Bila affectionately calls her ‘Yaaba,’ meaning grandmother. When his cousin Nopoko falls ill, Sana’s traditional medicine proves to be the cure that saves her.

Les Films de l'Avenir

Studio

Idrissa Ouedraogo

Director

Does Yaaba have end credit scenes?

No!

Yaaba does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Yaaba

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Assita Ouedraogo

Koudi

Rasmané Ouédraogo

Noaga (as Rasmane Ouedraogo)

Adama Ouédraogo

Kougri

Roukietou Barry

Nopoko

Noufou Ouédraogo

Bila

Amadé Toure

Tibo

Fatimata Sanga

Yaaba

Adame Sidibe

Razougou

Sibidou Ouédraogo

Poko

Kinda Moumouni

Finse

Zenabou Ouedraogo

Pegda

Ousmane Sawadogo

Taryam

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