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In a harrowing revelation, acclaimed Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham disclosed her distressing ordeal that led to her hospitalization, an unexpected consequence of her high-budget movie “Malaika” being illicitly circulated online. The cinematic masterpiece had enjoyed an exclusive theatrical release on December 15, 2023, only to fall victim to unauthorized dissemination.
The actress, visibly shaken, recounted the moment she stumbled upon her own creation on a social media platform, sending shockwaves through her emotional state. The revelation left her on the brink of despair, as the magnitude of the leak threatened to undermine the immense effort and investment poured into the movie, which cost close to N500 million.
In a bid to combat the crisis, Toyin Abraham, supported by her manager and industry collaborators, sought justice at the Federal Investigation Department of the Nigeria Police Force in Alagbon, Ikoyi. The actress, with tears in her eyes, shared her vulnerability as a woman facing not just financial loss but also the emotional turmoil triggered by the violation of her artistic labor.
As the investigation unfolded, the actress narrated the collaborative efforts to curtail the damage, involving calls to her support network, tech experts, and even reaching out to major online platforms like Google and Telegram. The battle to break the unauthorized links and contain the online dissemination unfolded as a desperate struggle against the invasion of her creative sanctum.
