Nigerian film politics just got called out by an actor tired of the behind-the-scenes mess. IK Ogbonna blasted cinema houses and rival producers for allegedly sabotaging the movie A Very Dirty Christmas, which stars him and Ini Edo. He took to Instagram to rant about the shady tactics hurting the film's chances.
Ogbonna laid out a list of accusations from his personal account. He claimed theaters deliberately changed showtimes, gave their slots to other movies, and even switched off the air conditioning in screens showing their film. He mentioned that celebrities doing promotions had bad experiences and pointed a finger at the theater staff for steering customers away from their project. The actor argued producers invest heavily and just want a fair shot to make their money back, saying these dirty tricks damage the whole industry. He also defended creative rights, noting the Film Censors Board already approves all content, and questioned the timing of criticism from groups like the Christian Association of Nigeria, given the film's nationwide success.
His main message was a direct plea for the nonsense to stop. Ogbonna called out the unnamed producers involved in influencing these theater politics, telling them they are harming the business they all depend on. He emphasized the crew poured heart and soul into the project, making the alleged sabotage especially bitter. The post served as both a public exposure of the practices and a warning to those playing what he called clear political games.
Ogbonna laid out a list of accusations from his personal account. He claimed theaters deliberately changed showtimes, gave their slots to other movies, and even switched off the air conditioning in screens showing their film. He mentioned that celebrities doing promotions had bad experiences and pointed a finger at the theater staff for steering customers away from their project. The actor argued producers invest heavily and just want a fair shot to make their money back, saying these dirty tricks damage the whole industry. He also defended creative rights, noting the Film Censors Board already approves all content, and questioned the timing of criticism from groups like the Christian Association of Nigeria, given the film's nationwide success.
His main message was a direct plea for the nonsense to stop. Ogbonna called out the unnamed producers involved in influencing these theater politics, telling them they are harming the business they all depend on. He emphasized the crew poured heart and soul into the project, making the alleged sabotage especially bitter. The post served as both a public exposure of the practices and a warning to those playing what he called clear political games.
