2025-12-17 08:00:00
Reporting via The Punch, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the title of Ini Edo’s film A Very Dirty Christmas, saying it is offensive and disrespectful to Christian sensibilities.
CAN argues the word choice undermines the spiritual meaning of Christmas and could inflame tensions in a multi-faith society.
The controversy has also triggered fresh conversations about Nollywood marketing, regulatory approvals, and where creative freedom meets public offense.
Verification
TheCable Lifestyle (media outlet): “Creativity should build understanding and unity, not provoke or offend deeply held beliefs.”
New Telegraph (news outlet): “Linking such a holy celebration with the word ‘dirty’ diminishes its spiritual meaning.”
Analysis/Echotitbits take: This will likely test how producers manage backlash during peak box-office season. Watch for a producer response (apology/clarification), any title/marketing adjustments, and whether regulators issue guidance on sensitive branding.
Source: The Punch — 2025-12-17 — https://punchng.com/can-says-ini-edos-a-very-dirty-christmas-movie-title-offensive-to-christians/
Photo Credit: The Punch
2025-12-17
