Out in the darkness

Out In The Darkness explores a woman’s harrowing journey through postpartum depression and psychosis. Her baby cries all the time, and Boluwatife (Kehinde Bankole) takes the crying personally. Although not her best efforts, Bankole’s portrayal of Bolu is moving, capturing the visceral torment of a woman at war with her own mind. Deyemi Okanlawon (Sista), as Nasiha, brings a tender support to the role of a husband grappling with his wife’s alienation. He is steadfastly present as a father and husband, but his inability to connect with his wife’s experience underscores the isolating nature of postpartum crises.

Thursday, 31st July 2025