The National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB of Nigeria has responded to criticisms, backlash and calls for the ban of an unreleased film by actress, Nancy Isime, stating that its production hasn’t been completed.
Few days ago, Isime posted a photo of an unreleased movie, wearing a niqab in a robbery scene, prompting reactions from the Muslim sects.
The post attracted criticism from the Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, urging the NFVCB to place a ban on what it considers a satanic film.
Meanwhile, the board has stated that while the production of the film is yet to be completed, it awaits submission for approval.
“The National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, the statutory regulatory agency for film and video works as well as exhibition and distribution in Nigeria, have received complaints about an upcoming Nigerian movie that associated the Hijab, an outfit attributed to Muslim women that symbolizes modesty and religious devotion, with negative moral vices.
“Our check revealed that the movie has not been released, and it has not been submitted for classification as required by law and our mandate.
“However, we have been able to reach the producers of the film and have taken steps to address the concerns raised with the producers.
“We restate that as a classification agency, we will not overlook any movie or video works, including skits that abuse, denigrate, or undermine religious, cultural, and ethnic sensibilities.” The board explained.
