''Elevator Baby'' is a 2019 Nigerian drama

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directed by Akay Mason and produced by

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. It was produced by Niyi's production company Anthill Studios, and stars

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, Samuel Olatunji, Emem Ufot and

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. ''Elevator Baby'' was listed among the highest-grossing Nigerian films of 2019.

Plot

Dare (

) is a wealthy, entitled and unemployed engineering graduate whose father was killed in a vehicular accident. He drinks, spends time with his jobless friends, and is unthankful for his mother's financial support. On his way to a job interview, he enters a lift with Abigail (

), a poor and pregnant domestic worker. Following a power failure, the lift stops and Abigail goes into labour. He helped her during labour and this experience made him change his lifestyle.

Cast

as Abigail *

as Dare *

as Mrs Williams * Yemi Solade as Doctor *

as Stevo *Samuel A. Perry (

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) as Taju *Emem Ufot as Jide * Ijeoma Aniebo as Nana * Blessing Onwukwe as Madam * Blessing Obasi as Secretary

Reception

''Elevator Baby'' received positive reviews from some film critics. It was praised for its cinematography, lighting and the acting of Abraham and Egbuson. ''

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'' highlighted Timini's performance struggles and praised Abraham's ability to carry the movie, stating that the movie was fun to watch. An ''Afrocritik'' review scored the movie 6.2/10 noting that the storyline is not captivating as the movie struggles to reach the finish line and is only saved by the performances of the actors.

References

2019 films English-language Nigerian films Nigerian thriller films 2019 thriller films 2010s English-language films {{Nigeria-film-stub