Afeefa made her film debut in
Ahmed Nimal's romantic film
Vaaloabi Engeynama (2006), starred alongside
Yoosuf Shafeeu,
Fathimath Fareela and
Fauziyya Hassan which was a critical and commercial success, considered to be the most successful Maldivian release of the year.
Ahmed Nimal-directed erotic horror thriller
Khalaas was released in 2008 which follows a newly married couple who relocate themselves to
Sri Lanka. Starring opposite
Ali Seezan and
Nadhiya Hassan, Afeefa played the role of Sara, a bewildered wife who encounters several supernatural activities. The film received mixed reviews from critics specific appraisal being subjected to its bold and erotic theme. Based on true incidents that occurred in an island of Maldives, she played the role of Thahumeena, a simple-going girl who romantically link ups with a visitor and a ghost who seduce the same person in the shape of Thahumeena. Prior to release the film was marketed to be "full of suspense" and "unique" compared to other mediocre Maldivian horror films. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics; majority of them complaining for having the "same old feeling" of prior horror flicks though the performance were noted to be satisfactory. Despite the mixed reviews, the film witnessed a positive response at the box office, screening a total of twenty two housefull shows in Male', declaring it as a Mega-Hit. At the
2nd Maldives Film Awards, Afeefa received a nomination for the Best Actress category. Her first release of 2011, was Mohamed Aboobakuru's critical and commercial failure
Hiyy Vindhaa Nulaa, where her role in the film was regarded and "unnecessary" and "meaningless". It was followed by her playing the role of Sherin, the gluttonous wife who is after her husband's wealth, in the
Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama
Loodhifa. Featuring an
ensemble cast, the film deals with current social issues in the society told from different perspectives of the characters. Made on a budget of
MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial failure though it received wide critical acclaim, praising the performance of cast and the film's "realism" in its language, characters and their attitude. She also received a nomination in the same category at the
2nd Maldives Film Awards ceremony. ==Media image==