The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the newly released movie A Very Dirty Christmas, produced by Nollywood actress Ini Edo, describing its title as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith.
In a statement issued by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the umbrella Christian body argued that associating Christmas with the word “dirty” trivialises and undermines the spiritual significance of the Christian celebration.
According to CAN, Christmas represents the birth of Jesus Christ and is a sacred season marked by holiness, love, and reverence, adding that the movie’s title conveys a negative impression that contradicts these values.
The association therefore called on Ini Edo and the producers of the movie to offer a public apology to Christians across the country and to exercise greater sensitivity to religious beliefs in creative works.
