-Ini Edo Apologizes To CAN Over Movie Title “A Very Dirty Christmas”
Nollywood actress Ini Edo has issued a public apology to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) following backlash over the title of a movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, which many Christians described as offensive and insensitive.
The controversy erupted after the movie title began circulating online, prompting CAN to express concern that the phrase trivialised the sacredness of Christmas and portrayed the Christian celebration in a negative light.
The association called on filmmakers to show greater sensitivity toward religious beliefs and values.
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The apology came during an emotional Instagram Live session, where the actress addressed concerns raised by CAN and members of the Christian community, who described the title as offensive.
“If I had known that the title ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ would cause this kind of reaction, I would have changed it,” she said.
“I want to sincerely apologise to CAN and the Christian community. I am a Christian, and everyone on the production team is Christian. We prayed and reverenced God throughout the process. It was never our intention to insult or disgrace Christianity.
Ini Edo Apologizes To CAN
“I don’t know what to do. I’ve just come back from Surulere Cinemas. Instead of promoting my movie, there are 70 cinemas across Nigeria. We have to start pulling out the printers, all the materials that have circulated the entire country.
“The movie is at the cinema presently. How do I change the name, the title? Christians are not the people I want a problem with because I’m one. I will try to change the title. Just give us some time. Don’t pull the film. Figure out how to change the title.”
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