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The Digest:

Actor IK Ogbonna has publicly condemned alleged manipulative tactics by cinema operators and rival producers targeting the film A Very Dirty Christmas, in which he stars.

Key Points:
  • Ogbonna accused cinemas of sabotaging the film by shifting showtimes and replacing its slots.
  • He alleged that air conditioning was turned off in the halls screening the movie to the discomfort of viewers.
  • The actor claimed cinema staff have steered customers away from the film at the counter.
  • He warned that these "dirty" practices hurt the entire industry and prevent producers from recouping investments.
  • Ogbonna also recently defended the film against criticism from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
  • He argued creative rights are protected by the National Film and Video Censors Board, which approved the movie.
  • The actor questioned CAN's timing, noting their silence during the film's promotional phase.
His outcry highlights ongoing tensions between filmmakers, exhibitors, and moral gatekeepers in Nigeria's cinema landscape.

Sources: IK Ogbonna/Instagram