The Digest:
Nollywood star Ini Edo has made an emotional public appeal for her new film A Very Dirty Christmas not to be pulled from cinemas, insisting the controversial title does not ridicule Christianity and urging critics to watch the movie before judging. In a video posted on Sunday, the actress and filmmaker apologized to anyone offended but stressed the content focuses on family conflicts and secrets, not faith, and vowed to withdraw the film herself if it is found to dishonor God or Christians.
Key Points:
- Edo explained that the title was never intended to demean Christianity or disrespect Christendom
- She confirmed regulators have asked for a title change, which she is willing to do, given time
- Pulling the film would cause severe financial loss, affecting investors and 70+ cinema screenings
- The National Film and Video Censors Board acknowledged public concern and requested a modified title
- The Christian Association of Nigeria had called the title “offensive and disrespectful.”
- Edo described herself as a devout Christian who would never intentionally ridicule her faith
- She appealed for a “fair fighting ground” to allow audiences to watch and judge the film firsthand
- The actress promised to bear the consequences if the content is deemed offensive after viewing
Sources: Inieo/Instagram
