Award-winning Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham shared that she was hospitalized due to panic attacks resulting from the illegal circulation of her recent movie, “Malaika.”
The high-budget film, exclusively released to cinemas on December 15, 2023, became a victim of unauthorized distribution.
Abraham, who stumbled upon the movie on a social media platform, expressed her distress at witnessing her work leaked to the public. Speaking at the Federal Investigation Department of the Nigeria Police Force in Alagbon, Ikoyi, she lamented shooting a movie close to N500 million and seeing it distributed unlawfully.
The actress narrated her shock and emotional turmoil, mentioning her panic attacks. She recounted the moment of discovering the movie online and the subsequent efforts to combat piracy. Abraham, determined to fight against unauthorized distribution, emphasized the impact on the creative industry.
Despite financial losses incurred as people awaited free online releases, Abraham expressed her commitment to the cause, focusing on preserving the integrity of the entertainment and creative industry.
Her stance reflects a broader dedication to combatting piracy and protecting the work of artists in the film industry.
