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The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has announced plans to take legal action over the proposed public screening of Living in Colors in Lagos.
The board’s Executive Director, Shaibu Husseini, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, following publicity surrounding a planned media engagement and premiere of the movie.
According to the regulator, the film has not gone through the mandatory classification process required before a movie can be publicly exhibited or promoted in Nigeria.
The NFVCB said preliminary checks also raised concerns about the material contained in the trailer being circulated online.
The agency alleged that the trailer contains explicit sexual material and promotes same-sex relationships, prompting it to move against the planned event.
It said the movie’s failure to obtain the required classification makes its proposed public exhibition unlawful.
The board further disclosed that it had begun working with security agencies to prevent the premiere from taking place.
It also said the cinema facility and other venue providers connected to the event had been warned about the consequences of hosting the production.
The NFVCB stated that facilities found to be involved could face sanctions, including the sealing of their premises and the withdrawal of their operating licences, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Beyond the venue, the regulator said legal proceedings were being commenced against the production company, producers and promoters associated with Living in Colors.
It also cautioned individuals and organisations involved in content distribution against assisting with the promotion or exhibition of the film.
The latest action reflects the NFVCB’s continued enforcement of Nigeria’s film classification regulations. Under the law governing the agency, films intended for public exhibition or distribution are expected to be submitted for review and classification before they are made available to audiences.
The board is also responsible for licensing cinema operators, distributors and other businesses involved in the public exhibition of films and video content.
By moving against the proposed premiere, the NFVCB has signalled that it intends to enforce those requirements and prevent films it considers unlawful or unclassified from reaching the public.
The controversy surrounding Living in Colors is now expected to be determined through the legal and regulatory processes initiated by the board, while the planned Lagos premiere faces uncertainty amid the enforcement action.
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