The movie effectively explores societal stigmas around childlessness and the spiritual dimensions of African society .
The film has received polarizing reviews, with critics praising its emotional weight but criticizing its execution:
The search term you provided typically refers to the Nollywood supernatural drama , which was released in cinemas on December 22, 2023 , and later became available on streaming platforms . While your search mentioned "2022," this likely refers to the production period or a different regional film (such as the 2022 Tanzanian film of the same name) . Movie Overview Movie Overview Some reviewers on What Kept Me
Some reviewers on What Kept Me Up felt the screenplay was convoluted, losing its way in the second half with subplots like a kidnapping that felt like "near-farce territory" .
While the cinematography and costumes were praised for being visually appealing , some viewers found the audio quality lacking and the pacing unnecessarily slow . Ratings Premium Times: 8/10 Letterboxd Users: Roughly 7/10 Malaika: Moving tale about family
Stars Toyin Abraham as Adetutu, Emeka Ike as Dr Njoku, and features Odunlade Adekola, Ibrahim Chatta, and Taiwo Ajai-Lycett .
Malaika: Moving tale about family, childlessness, rediscovery rediscovery The story follows Adetutu
The story follows Adetutu, a successful woman struggling with infertility and severe anger issues. Her frustration causes deep rifts with her husband and his teenage daughter, Chichi, eventually leading her on a spiritual journey of self-discovery and transformation . Critical Review Summary