Why CAN berated Ini Edo for Christmas-themed movie

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has berated Nollywood actress Ini Edo for her new movie, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’.

The association in a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the president of CAN, said that the title of the Christmas themed movie crosses a religious line.

While stressing the importance and significance of Christmas to Christians, CAN, stated that using the word ‘dirty’, is offensive to the Christian faith.

“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,” they wrote.

CAN also spoke on the need for promoting creativity, but noted that creative ideas being brought to life should uphold beliefs and embody mutual respect.

“Creativity should build understanding and unity, not offend deeply held beliefs. At a time when the nation is already facing serious moral and social challenges, actions that trivialise sacred values only deepen division and erode mutual respect,” they added.