CAN Slams Ini Edo’s ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ Movie, Demands Public Apology
Christian Association of Nigeria criticizes film title as offensive, urges producers to reconsider and apologize
The Christian Association of Nigeria , CAN, has issued a statement condemning the movie A Very Dirty Christmas, produced by Nollywood star Ini Edo, labeling the title as offensive and insensitive to Christian values.
Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN, explained that Christmas represents purity, peace, love, and redemption, and linking the holy season with the word “dirty” undermines its spiritual significance. He emphasized that creativity should foster unity and respect, not provoke or offend deeply held religious beliefs.
Archbishop Okoh stated that Christmas is a sacred season that marks the birth of Jesus Christ and represents purity, peace, love, and redemption. Linking such a holy celebration with the word ‘dirty’ diminishes its spiritual meaning and reduces a solemn religious observance to something crude and sensational.
CAN further expressed concern that the film’s title passed through regulatory approval without adequate scrutiny, calling on the National Film and Video Censors Board to explain how the title was cleared for public exhibition during the Christmas season.
In addition, CAN appealed to the producers and promoters of the film to reconsider the title, issue a public apology, and ensure that religious symbols and sacred seasons are treated with dignity in future productions.
