NFVCB boss Dr Shaibu Husseini bowed to Christian Association of Nigeria uproar Friday, formally asking Ini Edo’s producers to rename the Dec 16 cinema hit “A Very Dirty Christmas” slamming its “dirty” tag on sacred yuletide as a faith-mocking slight, despite greenlighting the family drama’s gritty plot of buried secrets exploding holiday reunions.
Husseini defended the content approval as creative fiction sans religious jabs starring Eucharia Anunobi, Femi Branch, IK Ogbonna and more under Akay Mason’s lens but public/media fury from CAN triggered responsive dialogue under Section 39(1) to dodge tension, balancing Nollywood flair with Nigeria’s faith diversity.
This sensitivity play proves regulators walk a tightrope on titles vs tales, urging tweaks to foster harmony without killing artistry—spotlighting Naija cinema’s power to provoke thoughtful fixes over boycotts.
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