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  • “No intention to dishonour Christianity” — Ini Edo responds as CAN criticises film title

    “No intention to dishonour Christianity” — Ini Edo responds as CAN criticises film title

    Ini Edo / Instagram

    2025-12-19 10:00:00
    Premium Times reports that Ini Edo has denied claims her film title was meant to insult Christianity, saying the project wasn’t created to mock faith or believers.

    The response follows criticism from CAN, which questioned the title choice and called for sensitivity—turning what would normally be promo season into a reputational and cultural debate.

    – Punch (News outlet): “CAN… described it as… ‘offensive’…”
    – Ini Edo (Instagram / verified): “At no time was there any intention to demean… Christianity…”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Nollywood is now operating in a hypersensitive title-first internet era—where branding choices can trigger institutional backlash before anyone watches the film. Watch next for producers’ messaging: synopsis context, disclaimers, and interviews that reframe the narrative.

    Source: Premium Times — 19 Dec 2025 — https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/844216-a-very-dirty-christmas-no-intention-to-demean-ridicule-or-dishonour-christianity-ini-edo-replies-can.html
    Photo Credit: Premium Times
    2025-12-19

  • 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