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Ini Edo Appeals To Keep ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ In Cinemas, Insists Film Respects Christianity

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has appealed to regulators and the public to allow her new movie, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas,’ to continue screening in cinemas, insisting the film does not insult Christianity and urging critics to watch it before forming opinions. In a heartfelt Instagram video shared Sunday night, Edo emphasised that the controversy is over the film’s title, not its content, and pleaded for the movie to remain available to audiences. “Please, don’t pull my film. Let people watch it first and then decide if it disrespects Christians or Christianity. If it does, I will personally pull it,” she said. Edo explained that the title was never meant to offend. “We called it ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ to reflect family conflicts and secrets coming to light. The film has no dirt in it and does not mock Christians or dishonour God,” she added. She also highlighted the financial stakes, noting that the film has been released in more than 70 cinemas nationwide and involved substantial investment in production and marketing. Authorities have reportedly requested a title change, and Edo expressed willingness to comply while still urging that the movie not be withdrawn. “They’ve asked us to change the title or risk having the film pulled. I will work on changing it, but please don’t take it out of cinemas. As a Christian myself, I don’t want any conflict with my faith community,” she said. Edo also issued an apology to anyone offended by the title, reiterating that there was no malicious intent. “‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ was never meant to discredit Christianity. If it has hurt anyone, I am sincerely sorry,” she said. Her comments come after the Christian Association of Nigeria raised concerns over the film’s title. If I had known the title ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ would cause a problem, I would have changed it. CAN, I am sorry. I never meant to insult or disgrace Christians. I am a Christian too. — Actress Ini Edo breaks down in tears on Instagram Live after CAN threatened to take down her… pic.twitter.com/TnFjKHqvgl — Linda Ikeji Blog (@lindaikeji) December 21, 2025

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CAN Condemns Ini Edo’s Nollywood Film A Very Dirty Christmas, Calls Title Offensive to Christian Faith

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has criticised the title of the newly released Nollywood film, A Very Dirty Christmas, describing it as offensive to the Christian faith and calling for a review by relevant regulatory authorities. In a statement released on Tuesday, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh said Christmas is a sacred period that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and should not be presented in a way that undermines its spiritual significance. He argued that associating the word “dirty” with Christmas diminishes the essence of a celebration that represents purity, peace, love, and redemption. The statement read in part: “The Christian Association of Nigeria is deeply troubled by the title of the movie: ‘A Very Dirty Christmas,’ which it considers offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith. “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.” While acknowledging the importance of creative freedom in filmmaking, CAN emphasised that such freedom must be exercised with restraint and sensitivity, particularly in a religiously diverse country like Nigeria. The statement continued: “CAN therefore calls on the National Film and Video Censors Board to explain how the title was approved for public exhibition, particularly during the Christmas season. “CAN also urges industry bodies such as the Actors Guild of Nigeria and other stakeholders in Nollywood to take a clear stand on the use of religious themes and symbols in ways that may offend faith communities.” CAN also appealed to the film’s producer, Ini Edo, to be sensitive to public concerns and take steps to address them. The association warned that trivialising sacred values at a time when the country faces moral and social challenges could deepen divisions and erode mutual respect. Produced by Ini Edo and directed by Akay Mason, A Very Dirty Christmas premiered in cinemas nationwide on December 16, 2025. The film tells the story of a Christmas family reunion thrown into chaos by unresolved secrets and past trauma, turning the festive season into a period of emotional turmoil.

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