The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has risen in defence of actress and filmmaker Ini Edo following criticism from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over her movie titled Dirty Christmas.
CAN, in a statement signed by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, had earlier described the film’s title as disrespectful to Christendom, insisting that it failed to reflect the sacred nature of the Christmas celebration.
The actress, in turn, pleaded with the board not to pull the movie, while expressing her willingness to make necessary adjustments. \
That appeal appeared to calm tensions temporarily, until the AGN released a detailed response. In a statement signed by its National President, Ejezie Rollas, the Actors Guild of Nigeria described Dirty Christmas as a metaphorical and creative expression.
He urged CAN to assess the film based on its full content rather than its title alone.
The guild emphasised that Ini Edo is a practising Christian who holds her faith in high regard.
CAN, in a statement signed by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, had earlier described the film’s title as disrespectful to Christendom, insisting that it failed to reflect the sacred nature of the Christmas celebration.
The actress, in turn, pleaded with the board not to pull the movie, while expressing her willingness to make necessary adjustments. \
That appeal appeared to calm tensions temporarily, until the AGN released a detailed response. In a statement signed by its National President, Ejezie Rollas, the Actors Guild of Nigeria described Dirty Christmas as a metaphorical and creative expression.
He urged CAN to assess the film based on its full content rather than its title alone.
The guild emphasised that Ini Edo is a practising Christian who holds her faith in high regard.
