Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ini Edo, has tendered an apology to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) following public backlash over the title of her new movie, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’.
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.
Ini Edo explained that the title was chosen purely as a creative expression and was never intended to demean Christmas or mock the Christian faith.
“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.”
She added that she was deeply affected by the backlash, saying she did not anticipate that the title would generate such hurt.
“I can’t believe the movie title is hurting people this much. This is me saying I am sorry,” she said.
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.
Ini Edo explained that the title was chosen purely as a creative expression and was never intended to demean Christmas or mock the Christian faith.
“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.”
She added that she was deeply affected by the backlash, saying she did not anticipate that the title would generate such hurt.
“I can’t believe the movie title is hurting people this much. This is me saying I am sorry,” she said.
