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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has ignited a firestorm by calling for an immediate ban on an upcoming film featuring popular actress Nancy Isime.
The film, accused of depicting Muslim women in niqab as violent criminals, has been labeled “satanic” and inflammatory by the advocacy group.
The film, accused of depicting Muslim women in niqab as violent criminals, has been labeled “satanic” and inflammatory by the advocacy group.
Nancy Isime posted photographs of the upcoming movie on his X page to sensitize the public which led to the controversy. See Nancy's post below:
Coming Out Soon 😎😎#LifeOfAnActor🎬#NancyIsime pic.twitter.com/YfbSJyNxyf
— Nancy Isime (@NancyIsime678) July 25, 2024
In the controversial film, women in full Islamic attire are shown wielding weapons and participating in bank robberies. MURIC argues that such portrayals promote Islamophobia and may incite public animosity towards Muslim women.
Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC’s Executive Director, issued a strong statement denouncing the film as an attempt to tarnish the image of Muslim women and disrupt societal acceptance of hijab and niqab.
Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC’s Executive Director, issued a strong statement denouncing the film as an attempt to tarnish the image of Muslim women and disrupt societal acceptance of hijab and niqab.
Akintola emphasized that the film could exacerbate tensions and lead to further stigmatization of Muslims. He urged the National Film and Video Censors Board to take swift action to prevent the film’s release, highlighting what he sees as a broader, malicious agenda against Islamic practices.
Social media reactions have been intense and divided. Latifat Adewunmi Jumah criticized the film's use of hijab and niqab as disguises for criminal activity, arguing that such portrayals are offensive and misleading. Alfa Shehu, another commenter, accused the film’s creators of hypocrisy and exploitation for profit, suggesting that the depiction of Muslim women in this manner only serves to reinforce negative stereotypes.
Despite the backlash, some social media users defended the film, citing freedom of expression and artistic license. They argue that concerns over the film might be overblown and that artistic portrayals should not be censored.
However, MURIC remains steadfast in its condemnation, urging calm among Nigerian Muslims while calling for official intervention to address what they perceive as a serious affront to their faith.
See some of the posts below:
As the debate rages on, the film’s future hangs in the balance, with the potential to set a precedent for how religious depictions are handled in Nigerian cinema.
See some of the posts below:
Take note 🚨
— 👑𝐊 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆👑™️ (@KingSuleiman27) July 24, 2024
Nollywood and Nancy Isime should do better.
This is disrespectful, absurd and unacceptable. Stop disrespecting other people’s faith. pic.twitter.com/GgJDfCv5Oz
The directors & producers of this film must cancel it and tender an apology to Muslim Ummah.
— F A A R E E S 💫 🇵🇸 (@MFaarees_) July 25, 2024
If non-Muslims would mind their businesses there wouldn't be any problem in this world, 'cause we Muslims never disrespect anyone's faith. But they can't live a day without looking for… pic.twitter.com/rP7sG78wat
As the debate rages on, the film’s future hangs in the balance, with the potential to set a precedent for how religious depictions are handled in Nigerian cinema.
Source: NB | X
#MURIC
#NancyIsime
#Niqab
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