Actress Ini Edo Defends Her Christmas Movie Amid Religious Backlash

• Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ini Edo faces criticism for her film “A Very Dirty Christmas.”
• The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the film’s title as offensive to Christian beliefs.
• CAN highlights that Christmas is a sacred celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth, representing purity, love, peace, and redemption.

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has responded to criticism surrounding her latest film, A Very Dirty Christmas, following objections from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

CAN had earlier expressed strong disapproval over the movie’s title, describing it as offensive and disrespectful to Christian beliefs. The organization emphasized that Christmas is a sacred period celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, symbolizing purity, love, peace, and redemption. CAN argued that pairing the term “dirty” with such a holy occasion undermines its spiritual significance and turns a solemn celebration into something sensationalized.

The association also urged the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) to clarify how the movie title received approval for public screening, especially during the Christmas period. Additionally, CAN called on Nollywood stakeholders to take a firm stance on the use of religious imagery and themes that could be perceived as disrespectful, while asking Ini Edo to show consideration for the concerns raised by the Christian community.

In a recent Instagram post, Ini Edo thanked her fans for their continued support and described the film as “clean, refreshing, and intriguing.” She also promised viewers an enjoyable and entertaining experience when watching the movie.

“I am in love with all of you for your support thus far… Thank you for watching A Very Dirty Christmas… Fam, this is your perfect holiday movie for your family and friends… It’s clean, it’s refreshing, it’s intriguing… You will have a great time, I promise,” she wrote.

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Read some  comments below:

@Ekenedilichukwu Osadebe:”CAN trying to be more Catholic than the pope..”

@Abba Sambo:”I think this serves as a free promotion to the movie congratulations ini u don blow b dat.”

@John Matthew Kadachi:”What’s the essence of a movie if it does not reveal the wrong in a system that it’s essence is completely not felt positively.”

@Abu AmmaaRoyh Umar Aderibigbe:”Wait o. Is CAN fighting for Christ?”

@Nemere Way:”In as much as I am not a religious person, I don’t believe in church, mosque or shrine. I still respect the boundaries even in debates where I have to share my opinion on why I don’t believe in them I don’t have to do it in a derogatory way.”

@De-neat Daniel:”Is it detty abi dirty? Well, we won’t stone her though. We have a righteous judge who judges the intent of the heart.”

@Gift Elvis:”Is Christmas actually biblical? did the first century Christians observed or celebrated it?