“Change title of your new movie or else”: Christian Association warns Ini Edo

• The Christian Affiliation of Nigeria said that the title of a brand recent Christmas-themed movie crosses a aesthetic non secular line
• The Christian body, in a strongly worded letter, puzzled how regulators licensed the movie for festive start
• They entreated the producers of the movie to apologise and rethink the title to protect far off from deepening divisions

The Christian Affiliation of Nigeria (CAN) has taken a stable stance against the title of Ini Edo’s newly launched movie, A Very Dirty Christmas. It described it as offensive to the Christian faith and monstrous for the sacred season.

This changed into as soon as contained in a observation launched on Wednesday, December 17, and signed by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh.

The umbrella Christian body said it changed into as soon as deeply vexed by the replacement of words outmoded in the actress’ movie to divulge Christmas, reports Day-to-day Post.

It described the season as holy and spiritually important.

In conserving with CAN, Christmas marks the starting up of Jesus Christ and symbolises purity, peace, be pleased, and redemption.

In some other epic by The PUNCH, the association argued that attaching the note “soiled” to 1 of these solemn celebration strips it of its non secular which formula and reduces it to one thing crude and sensational.

The observation well-known that while the Christian neighborhood respects artistic freedom and artistic expression, such liberty ought to be exercised with accountability, particularly in a country as religiously diverse as Nigeria.

The body said:

“Creativity ought to originate working out and team spirit, now not offend deeply held beliefs.”

Beyond condemning the title, CAN expressed concern over how the movie passed through professional and regulatory channels without being flagged.

The association specifically called on the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) to explain how the title was approved for public exhibition, particularly during the Christmas season, when religious sensitivity is heightened.

CAN also urged industry bodies such as the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and other Nollywood stakeholders to take a firm position on how religious themes and sacred symbols are portrayed in films.

CAN calls for apology and title rethink

In a direct appeal to the film’s producers, CAN called for an immediate reconsideration of the title and a public apology to the Christian community.

The association also singled out the producer of the movie, popular actress Ini Edo, urging her to show sensitivity and address the concerns raised.

According to CAN, such steps are necessary to preserve mutual respect and prevent unnecessary tension at a time when the nation is already grappling with serious moral and social challenges.

The statement added:

“At a time when the nation is already facing serious moral and social challenges, actions that trivialise sacred values only deepen division and erode mutual respect.”

RMD ‘snubs’ Ini Edo at occasion

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that used actor RMD changed into as soon as captured ignoring Ini Edo at an occasion.

Ini changed into as soon as sitting down when the used entered the venue of Ghanaian billionaire Richard Nii Armah Quaye’s fortieth birthday occasion.

The actor changed into as soon as viewed drawing near near diverse colleagues, nonetheless when Ini tried to contact his palms, he looked as if it would bear with out be conscious moved them away.

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