Aïssa Maïga

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Characters played by Aïssa Maïga

Agnes Kamkwamba — The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)

Agnes is William’s mother and a member of the farming family facing drought, famine, and severe financial hardship. After William’s father rejects the windmill project and William’s dog dies from starvation, Agnes intervenes and urges him to reconsider, helping make William’s reconciliation and continued work possible.

Rita's sister — The Bathers (2003)

Rita's sister is identified as the mother of the baby Rita cares for while working at the club. The child becomes central to Rita's conflict with management when she attempts to bring the baby inside, but the summary gives no further information about the sister's actions or circumstances.

Clarisse Iris — HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012)

Not mentioned in the provided plot summary.

Anne Zantoko — The African Doctor (2016)

Seyolo's wife who struggles with the move to rural France. She clashes with her husband over their settlement plans, temporarily leaving for Brussels, but eventually reconciles, supports his medical practice as his secretary, and remains married to him until his death.

Claude — Brother (2019)

Claude is a member of the staff involved in Teddy's treatment and in managing the emotional crises caused by his traumatic memories. When Teddy becomes overwhelmed while reliving his Father's violence, Claude and the other staff try to restrain and stabilize him, making Claude part of Teddy's difficult path through the center.

Alise — Mood Indigo (2013)

Alise meets Chick through their shared passion for Jean-Sol Partre, but Chick's obsessive devotion to Partre causes their relationship to deteriorate. In frustration, Alise sleeps with Colin, though both regret it afterward. She later tracks down Jean-Sol Partre and kills him, acting out the anger created by the destructive obsession surrounding his work.

Kassia — Russian Dolls (2005)

Senegalese sales clerk who has a brief romantic affair with Xavier in Paris.

Salimata 'Sali' Aloka — He Even Has Your Eyes (2017)

Black wife whose long-awaited adoption approval finally arrives. She faces intense family pressure and rejection from her parents regarding their white grandchild.

Kathia — Crossfire (2008)

Kathia is an officer involved in the investigation into the weapons operation. When the team plans an operation, she is assigned with Rémy Andréani to keep watch. The summary does not establish what she sees or does after gunfire breaks out, but her surveillance role places her within the case led by Drieu and his colleagues.

Alice — Anything for Alice (2014)

Alice is Max's former college love, portrayed as a bright, idealistic, and socially engaged woman. A single mother, she had to abandon her studies to raise her son, Valentin. She currently works as a factory laborer at a struggling plant. Max's unrequited love and desire to reconnect drive the main plot, as he secretly purchases her workplace to improve her life and win her back. She is the central emotional focal point of the narrative.

Aya — Aya of Yop City (2013)

Aya is a studious 19-year-old woman living in Yopougon who dreams of studying medicine. She is the narrative center and observes the romantic and family troubles around her, including Adjoua’s pregnancy and Bintou’s affair, while facing opposition from her father over marriage and family expectations.

Henriette — The Eiffel Tower Mystery (2015)

A close companion and ally to Louise, providing emotional support and practical help during the investigation.

Career Overview

Aïssa Maïga has 71 screen credits in a career dating back to 1998. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Mystery in Paris Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Just After Dawn, Bamako, "Opération Dragon", la révolution Bruce Lee. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
71
Birth Date
1975-05-25
Birth Place
Dakar, Senegal

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q443884), public domain (CC0).