NFVCB Nigeria

This is the official handle of National Film and Video Censors Board.

[TOYIN ABRAHAM AJEYEMI @toyin_abraham1]

Today, the National Film and Video Censors Board @nfvcb, @igalaman hosted me and presented me with a recognition award for grossing over a billion naira at the box office, and for being the first solo director to achieve such a feat with a debut project.

This is a huge honor, one I deeply cherish and appreciate, especially coming from such a reputable organization.

As if that wasn’t enough to make the day unforgettable, I was pleasantly surprised when Her Majesty, Olori Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi @hrmoloritemitope graced us with her presence despite her demanding schedule. Even more humbling was hearing her share how Oversabi Aunty inspired her to reevaluate how she relates with her children.

Oversabi Aunty is more than just a film, it is a wake-up call for families, especially mothers, to realize that there is more to raising a child than shouting or reacting dramatically.

Thank you to everyone who showed up today, sent kind words, and to those who are genuinely happy to see the efforts of a young woman being recognized and celebrated. The greatest fan in the world, Toyintitans, I see you and I love you all. My partners Filmone, @filmone thank you for being there every step of the way. This is the first of many.

[Nollywire @thenollywire]

....."Let's talk about dancing".........
Funke Akindele at the special award recognition ceremony organized by the @nfvcbng earlier today to celebrate her box office records.

[NFVCB Nigeria @nfvcbng]

The Executive Director further reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to enforcing mandatory film registration and rolling out media literacy programmes aimed at educating the public on content classification and age-appropriate viewing.

[NFVCB Nigeria @nfvcbng]

Husseini welcomes Art and Culture Writers

The Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, on Tuesday received the newly elected executives of the Art and Culture Writers Association of Nigeria (ACWAN) at the Board’s Lagos office

[NFVCB Nigeria @nfvcbng]

Looking ahead, he disclosed that the Board is prioritising a strategic rebranding from “Censorship” to “Classification” to better reflect global best practices. He also announced plans to establish film museums in Lagos and Abuja.

[Husseini Shaibu, Ph.D @igalaman]

Though engagement is ongoing, we are pleased to report that the producers are responding positively, and steps that will eventually be taken will be consistent with preserving goodwill among stakeholders and audiences. @nfvcbng

[Husseini Shaibu, Ph.D @igalaman]

title to "Judgemental Hai Kya." The step the NFVCB has taken is pursuant to the provisions of the NFVCB Act and it is aimed at preventing avoidable public misunderstanding and mitigating potential religious tension that could arise from the continued use of the current title.

[Husseini Shaibu, Ph.D @igalaman]

This sparked criticism from mental health professionals and activists, including the Indian Psychiatric Society, who felt strongly that the title put mental health in a negative light and trivialized the issue. To douse tension, the producers were advised to modify/stylize the

[Husseini Shaibu, Ph.D @igalaman]

We must note that title modification or stylization after approval of a film is not new to the movie ecosystem. A recent example is the 2019 Indian Film "Judgemental Hai Kya". The initial title was "Mental Hai Kya" (Are you mental?)....

[Husseini Shaibu, Ph.D @igalaman]

social harmony, and constructive stakeholder engagement, the NFVCB has engaged the producers of the film and had requested a modification or stylization of the title to address the concerns raised, without undermining the creative integrity and exploitation of the work.

[Husseini Shaibu, Ph.D @igalaman]

intent over isolated literary or semantic interpretations when exercising its statutory mandate. However, mindful of the strong sentiments expressed by highly respected Christian bodies and communities, and in the broader interest of public sensitivity, ....

[Husseini Shaibu, Ph.D @igalaman]

the nativity, the birth of Jesus Christ, or any core Christian doctrine. There is no scene, dialogue, or imagery within the film that ridicules Christian worship or theology. In line with established regulatory principles, the NFVCB places significant emphasis on context and...

[Husseini Shaibu, Ph.D @igalaman]

The title was assessed within the broader context of the film’s storyline and thematic treatment rather than as a direct commentary on the religious celebration itself. A key consideration in the Board’s decision was that the film does not depict, reenact, mock, or trivialize...

[Husseini Shaibu, Ph.D @igalaman]

During review, the title was interpreted as metaphorical rather than literal—understood as a reference to human conduct,moral contradictions,or social realities unfolding during a festive period, and not as an ascription of impropriety to Christmas as a sacred Christian event. /3

[Husseini Shaibu, Ph.D @igalaman]

RE: "A Very Dirty Christmas"

The film, including its title, was granted approval after a careful and thorough review process, which took into account the narrative context and the creative intent of the producers../2