Ini Edo Apologises as CAN Raises Objection to Movie Title
Nollywood actress and producer Ini Edo became emotional during an Instagram Live session after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) threatened to take action against her movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, over claims that the title is insulting to Christianity.
Addressing her followers, Ini Edo described the film as a labour of love, noting that it was created with deep dedication and promoted over a long period. She stressed that neither she nor her team intended to offend the Christian faith, emphasising that everyone involved in the production identifies as Christian.
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“I did this movie. I put my sweat, my blood into it. We promoted the movie for such a long time. If at any point anybody had said anything, we wouldn’t have gone on with it. We as a team are all Christians,” she said during the live session.
Visibly moved, the actress issued a public apology to CAN, explaining that the controversy surrounding the title was unintentional. She said she would have changed the name of the film had she known it would be perceived as offensive.
“If I had known the title A Very Dirty Christmas would cause a problem, I would have changed it. CAN, I am sorry. I never meant to insult or disgrace Christians. I am a Christian too,” Ini Edo added.
The issue has since generated widespread debate on social media, with Nigerians expressing mixed reactions. While some supported CAN’s stance, others questioned the association’s priorities, comparing the response to the movie with other challenges facing Christians across the country.
As discussions continue online, the controversy has once again highlighted the sensitive intersection of religion, art, and freedom of expression within Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Ini Edo Apologises as CAN Raises Objection to Movie Title