Ini Edo responded to criticism about her movie's title, A Very Dirty Christmas. The Christian Association of Nigeria had objected to the name. The actress stated she is a devout Christian and never meant to insult the faith or the holiday.
She explained the title as a metaphor for the film's themes. All required approvals were secured from regulators like the NFVCB. Edo expressed surprise that complaints emerged only after the film's release, following a full promotional period.
She invited people to see the film in cinemas and judge its content firsthand. The actress plans to do meet-and-greet events at various theaters. She emphasized her respect for dialogue between creative expression and religious values.
She explained the title as a metaphor for the film's themes. All required approvals were secured from regulators like the NFVCB. Edo expressed surprise that complaints emerged only after the film's release, following a full promotional period.
She invited people to see the film in cinemas and judge its content firsthand. The actress plans to do meet-and-greet events at various theaters. She emphasized her respect for dialogue between creative expression and religious values.
