Now showing on Uche Montana TV, this emotionally honest film dives into a rarely portrayed but deeply important topic: postpartum depression. Centred around a couple navigating the aftershock of childbirth, especially from the lens of a struggling wife, the movie takes us on a journey of pain, confusion, love, and eventual healing, all wrapped in the day-to-day reality of a below-average Nigerian family. Baby Blues was directed by Omoruyi Efosa Emmanuel.
Plot
Nnena is a hard-working cleaner juggling pregnancy and a tight financial reality alongside her devoted husband, Lots. Despite his constant pleas for her to slow down, Nnena keeps pushing herself, believing she must stay strong for their future. But everything changes the moment she goes into labour and requires an emergency C-section.
The birth of their daughter comes at a heavy price, literally. The couple plunges into debt to pay for the surgery, and what should be a joyful moment quickly turns dark. Nnena begins to emotionally detach from her child. She’s ashamed of her body, overwhelmed by guilt, and silently blaming the baby for all their struggles. Her husband and mother-in-law, though loving, can’t quite understand what’s going on; to them, it looks like indifference, even coldness.
Nnena shocks the family by returning to work just a month after giving birth. Her boss, a perceptive doctor, picks up on her emotional absence; the baby cries, but Nnena remains unmoved. Sensing something deeper, he insists on having a conversation with both Nnena and Lota. That heart-to-heart opens the door to her pain: her struggles with her self-image, mental exhaustion, and inability to bond with the baby.
From there, the real healing begins. Lota steps up with patience, support, and empathy. The mother-in-law joins in. Together, they surround Nnena with love, helping her crawl out of the shadow of depression and reconnect with her baby and herself.
Cast
Let’s talk performance because Baby Blues brought the acting chops out in full force.
Nnena, played by Uche Montana, was the heart of the story, and she carried it with raw emotional depth. From scenes of complete emotional detachment to that gut-wrenching moment when she finally opens up, Uche gives us vulnerability, strength, confusion, and healing all in one. It’s one of those roles that reminded us of her range, and yes, she delivered.
Lota, played by Ferdinand Leonard, was surprisingly refreshing. We’ve seen Leonard in many roles, sometimes bordering on overacted or overly scripted, but this time? He dialled into the emotion just right. His quiet strength, patience, and supportiveness as a husband felt real and grounded. It was a well-balanced performance that made the chemistry with Uche feel authentic.
Other actors include Janelle Kaima, Paschaline Alex, and Cassandra Odita.
Language
Baby Blues was mostly spoken in Pidgin, and that made the movie feel very real and easy to connect with.
Final take
Overall, while the plot isn’t exactly brand new (we’ve seen similar arcs in past films, like a Ruth Kadiri production), what makes this film stand out is its execution. The cast was well chosen, the performances were believable, and the emotional weight was carried with grace. Add impressive picture quality and moral relevance, and you’ve got a deeply touching watch that raises awareness about postpartum depression in a way that feels honest and impactful.
