2019
ANTHILL STUDIOS
THRILLER
LAGOS
SYNOPSIS
Elevator Baby is a Nigerian drama-comedy about privilege, responsibility, and unexpected growth. The story follows Dare, a wealthy, carefree young man who has spent his life avoiding responsibility. One night, he gets trapped inside an elevator with Abby, a heavily pregnant stranger who suddenly goes into labour. With no doctor, no help, and no way out, Dare is forced to step up and help deliver the baby — despite having no experience and a deep fear of real-world problems. The intense situation pushes him out of his comfort zone and becomes a turning point in his life. After the incident, Dare forms an emotional connection with Abby and the child, confronting family issues, maturity, and what it truly means to grow up.
THE ROLE
In Elevator Baby, Shaffy Bello plays Mrs. Williams, the sophisticated, strong-willed mother of Dare. Her character represents the elite, high-society world Dare comes from — one built on wealth, influence, and image. As a powerful and composed matriarch, Mrs. Williams has provided her son with comfort and privilege, but in doing so, has also enabled his immaturity and lack of responsibility. She is protective, commanding, and deeply concerned with maintaining the family’s status. Throughout the film, her presence underscores one of the movie’s central themes: the consequences of over-indulgence and the emotional distance that can exist within affluent families. While she loves her son, there is a visible gap between them — a gap shaped by control, expectations, and emotional restraint. Shaffy Bello delivers the role with elegance and authority, embodying the quintessential Lagos socialite mother — polished, assertive, and accustomed to power. Her performance adds weight to Dare’s transformation, as his growth contrasts sharply with the world she represents. In essence, Mrs. Williams is more than a supporting character; she symbolizes the privileged life Dare must outgrow in order to become a responsible and compassionate man