Barack Obama fine with filmmaker daughter dropping his name for professional reasonsMalia Obama aspires for her work to be evaluated on its own merit, devoid of any familial ties.
How Barack Obama really feels about daughter Malia dropping his last name: 'Very stubborn'Malia Obama aims for professional independence, opting out of using her last name to focus on her identity as a filmmaker.
What Barack Obama told daughter Malia about using a different name professionallyMalia Obama is establishing herself in the film industry independently, prioritizing her personal identity over her family's legacy.