Kanayo O. Kanayo, a renowned Nollywood actor, has expressed his strong opposition to the ban imposed by the Nigerian government on money rituals in films.
Alongside other influential figures in the country’s movie industry, he firmly disagrees with the new restrictions implemented by the government.
The ban, which encompasses rituals and other portrayals in films, music videos, and skit contents, was approved under section 65 of the NFVCB Act 2004 by the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa.
Kanayo criticized the policy, referring to it as “unreasonable” and questioning the rationale behind Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa’s endorsement of such limitations on filmmakers.
In response to the nation’s financial difficulties, Kanayo issued the warning in a widely circulated video that was posted on his official Instagram profile on Saturday night.
The actor warned that Ndigbo must join Davido in singing his unavailable song since Igbos are often the target of everything in Nigeria.
Kanayo said that although the economic crisis is regrettable, Igbos in Nigeria cannot be trusted with protesting or with leadership positions.
“Hunger has no religion. I have been looking for stores where only Muslims or Christians buy but I can’t see. So, I want to urge all Igbos to sing along with Davido’s ‘I’m unavailable’. Ndigbo are not available for protest in Nigeria.
“It’s unfortunate that we are all going through this economic hardship but the fact is we are not available because in our own matters.
“We are always the target, we should learn from what happened. Let’s guard ourselves and ensure that people who said we cannot be trusted with leadership, we also want to tell them that we can also not be trusted with protest.”
Recently he presented his eldest son, Clinton Onyeze, to the Nollywood sector.
This introduction took place just before the filming of a movie. During this event, the well-known actor spoke to the crew and officially introduced his son to all present, assigning him the positions of Assistant Production Manager and Personal Assistant.
He stressed the significance of treating his son as an equal member of the team, rather than displaying any favoritism, as he would receive payment for his contributions.
In his address:
We resumed filming today. My son, Clinton, Onyeze Mbaise, joins us as Assistant Production Manager & my Personal Assistant. He is an intern to understudy Film making and Management before proceeding for further studies. We should let our children work in our organisations or other establishments to appreciate industry. Kudos Onyeze. Welcome on board Simpliciter Associates Productions”
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