Mother of George

The film opens with the wedding of a Nigerian couple, Ayodele and Adenike Balogun. Adenike is given fertility beads by her mother-in-law, Mama Ayo and although the couple makes love on their first night of marriage, Adenike struggles to become pregnant. Despite drinking tea that is supposed to help with fertility, Adenike is still unable to conceive and faces growing pressure from Mama Ayo. A visit to the doctor reveals that Adenike can receive help on the issue, but Ayodele refuses to cooperate. Sade mentions adoption but Adenike insists that she wants to give birth to the child herself. Mama Ayo raises a controversial option: Adenike could conceive the child with Ayodele's brother, Biyi. Biyi initially refuses to participate in the scheme but eventually gives in. Following this Adenike becomes pregnant. Ayodele believes he is the father. The guilt becomes too much for Adenike to bear, and she finally tells her husband the truth. Ayodele subsequently walks out of the marriage and confronts his mother. Adenike goes into labor, and the film concludes as Ayodele joins the others at the hospital. ==Cast==

• Isaach de Bankolé as Ayodele Balogun • Danai Gurira as Adenike Balogun • Bukky Ajayi as Ma Ayo Balogun • Tony Okungbowa as Biyi Balogun • Yaya DaCosta as Sade Bakere • Klarissa Jackson as Atibo • Ishmael Omolade as Dave • Roslyn Ruff as Doctor • Chinaza Uche as Frank • Florence Egbuchulam as Funke • Mutiyat Ade-Salu as Helen • Deen Badarou as Mr. Lawal • Susan Heyward as Monica • Ebbe Bassey as Yinka • Babs Olusanmokun as Tunde • Hubert Point Du Jour as Tony ==Reception==

On Africa is a Country, Steffan Horowitz praised the camera work, setting, and plot, although the screenplay has received some criticism. It was listed as a New York Times Critics’ Pick. ==References==