One of Nigeria’s islamic groups, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the ban of an upcoming movie featuring Nancy Isime.
Glamsquad reported that a few days back, Nancy shared pictures from her upcoming movie on Instagram.
In the pictures, Nancy was seen wearing a Niqab (worn by muslim women and holding a gun. In some of the other pictures three of the casts were wearing Niqabs and engaged in a heist.
Reacting to the pictures, Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola demanded the immediate ban of the movie. The group labelled it satanic, described it Islamophobic and also noted that it is extremely anti-Muslim.
Akintola further also claimed that the movie portrays Muslim women as criminals and incites public hostility against them.
Lastly, the group warned that the movie could incite unrest in Nigeria and urged the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) to investigate and impose an immediate ban on it.
The statement reads
An extremely anti-Muslim film has been released into the Nigerian movie industry. The upcoming film, which was recently unveiled by Nancy Isime, shows women in purdah brandishing dangerous weapons and robbing banks. It is Islamophobia taken to the highest level. This film is satanic, repugnant, and provocative.
“It is aimed at portraying Muslim women as criminals with a violent proclivity. The film is capable of inciting the public against Muslim women. It may also expose Muslims in general to public ridicule and opprobrium.
“We believe that the film is the handiwork of Muslim-haters and part of the plot to stop Muslim women from wearing hijab and niqab. The plot was hatched a long time ago, and its execution began in the schools. This plot was boldly and diligently confronted in Nigerian courts by Muslims until the highest court in the land made a pronouncement on it. This satanic film is the latest effort in the war against hijab.”
“To Nigerian Muslims who have inundated our communication channels with video clips, voice notes, and other types of messages, we have this to say: please remain calm and peaceful. You have spoken loud and clear.
“We have received your messages and action is being taken right now. Our religion brought a message of hope and peace to the world. We will not allow anyone to paint our women, our mothers, our wives, our daughters, and sisters in the colours of Shaytan. Be good ambassadors of Islam. Don’t take the law into your hands. Allow the authorities to take necessary action.”
Recall that Muslim lady identified as Adiba Hayah on TikTok also called out Nancy Isime over the Niqab.
In a lengthy video, Adiba criticized Nancy for disrespecting her, her religion and everything that she represents.
She noted that the niqab is not a costume and should not be used to promote negative behaviors in society.
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