Despite no funds for a studio demo, she has talent and ambition, and with her equally ambitious two friends, the trio pin their hopes on an upcoming singing contest to make it big.

[5] Babymother was directed and written by Julian Henriques, his first feature film, and was produced by his wife Parminder Vir.

[6] Babymother opened in the UK on 11 September 1998 and three days later was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.

[9] Empire gave the film 2 stars out of 5, noting that Henriques tackles subjects such as feminism and tensions in the black community, but with little depth.

[10] A Time Out review was critical of Anita's character, but gave her praise as a vocalist (Smith) and called the closing two songs "excellent".