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‘Malaika’ Review: Toyin Abraham-Led Infertility and Parenthood Drama Can’t Stand on Baby Steps

by Michael Kolawole

Malaika, directed by Steve Sodiya, blends traditional Yoruba theatre and New Nollywood to deliver an average movie with social commentary. The movie revolves around Tutu (Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi), a successful yet hot-headed woman grappling with […]