Bisina SomtoRenowned filmmaker Toyin Abraham is struggling with the pervasive issue of piracy as her latest film, “Malaika,” has found it’s way into the hands of illegal distributors. Released in December 2023 alongside other major films like Funke Akindele’s “A Tribe Called Judah” and Mercy Aigbe’s “Ada Omo Daddy,” “Malaika” was set to be a milestone for Abraham.
Despite positive reviews and initial success at the box office, Abraham was confronted with the harsh reality of piracy, jeopardizing her expectations of a surge in fortune.
During a press briefing, Abraham emotionally shared the moment her manager sent her a link, unveiling the unauthorized dissemination of “Malaika” on Telegram channels.
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Visibly distressed, she recounted the toll this discovery took on her, leading to uncontrollable tears and panic attacks, ultimately resulting in her hospitalization.
Abraham revealed that she had invested nearly half a billion naira in the project, lamenting the stark absence of anticipated returns.
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In her poignant expression, she highlighted the painstaking efforts and financial commitment involved in bringing “Malaika” to life, emphasizing the devastating impact of piracy on both her financial aspirations and the creative endeavor of the entire film team.
However, amidst Abraham’s struggle against piracy, some Nigerians on Twitter, now known as X, are calling her claims hypocritical.
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Dear Toyin Abraham,
It's not in my interest that you lose your hard work to thieves but as a human with conscience juxtapose the election scenario with your movie that was stolen and you'd find the correlation of the feelings on both sides.
Politics is not a game, people's…
— Bigwig Austin (@aai_austin) January 17, 2024
Toyin Abraham, please what do you want us to do with that interview ? 😂😂
Please seat back, relax and enjoy the muslim muslim ticket that you had a hand in.
Remember, it’s till 2027 or 2031.🤗
— Just Eniola 💜 (@EObaniyi) January 17, 2024
Toyin Abraham talking about piracy is funny, the same person that influenced Revolution plus fraud??
A proper hypocrite!!! Asiwaju baby wey her papa steal mandate dey lecture us on doing what is right, laughable😁😁
The telegram link must favour her oh! Must!!— Chinaza Awadike (@ChinazaAwadike) January 17, 2024
Toyin Abraham lamenting about her movie that was hijacked by pirates. 🤣🤣🤣
Karma is a b**ch right? 😁
This is how people feel when their votes where ambushed and are stolen by politicians you support.
— Bigwig Austin (@aai_austin) January 17, 2024
Toyin Abraham hates pirates but does not hate drug dealers.
Please help me tell Asiwaju baby that all are evil. 😌😌😌
— DISTINGUISHED KPMG LinkedIn Everest (@novieverest) January 17, 2024
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