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  • NFVCB Defends Ini Edo Film Title After Backlash, Floats Compromise

    NFVCB Defends Ini Edo Film Title After Backlash, Floats Compromise

    Photo Credit: The Punch

    2025-12-24 08:00:00

    According to Punch, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says Ini Edo’s movie title “A Very Dirty Christmas” was cleared after review and was not intended as an attack on Christianity, following public backlash from Christian groups.

    The board’s explanation is that the phrase should be interpreted within the story’s theme rather than as a statement about Christmas itself, while also suggesting a possible compromise to reduce tension.

    • Premium Times (website): “The title Dirty Christmas is not an insult to the Body of Christ.”
    • Christian Association of Nigeria — Facebook (verified org page): “CAN … is deeply troubled by the title …”

    Echotitbits take: This is a familiar flashpoint in Nollywood: artistic choices meeting faith sensitivities at peak holiday season. Watch whether a title adjustment happens, whether cinemas face organized pressure, and whether the controversy ends up boosting attention and ticket demand.

    Source: The Punch — Dec 24, 2025 — https://punchng.com/nfvcb-defends-a-very-dirty-christmas-title-seeks-change-after-backlash/

    The Punch
    2025-12-24

  • CAN Slams Ini Edo’s ‘Dirty Christmas’ Title, Rekindling Faith-and-Film Debate

    CAN Slams Ini Edo’s ‘Dirty Christmas’ Title, Rekindling Faith-and-Film Debate

    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