"Mama Said" delves into the profound contradictions and formidable challenges that confront young Black Kenyan women. It meticulously dissects the barriers that impede their liberation from patriarchal constructs, arresting their personal and collective advancement. The dictums woven within maternal guidance metamorphose into a potent metaphor, encapsulating the deeply interwoven values and convictions that continue to permeate Kenyan society concerning femininity and the parameters of an 'ideal' or 'acceptable' woman. Simultaneously, the film probes the intricate dynamic of self-imposed repression within our own gender, spotlighting the intricate web of oppression we contribute to.