NFVCB Urges Nollywood Stakeholders to Avoid Portraying Smoking and Money Rituals in Films
In a bold move, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has called on stakeholders in the Nollywood industry to ensure that their films and musical videos do not depict or glamorize harmful substances such as tobacco smoking, criminal activities like ritual killings, and money rituals.
During the National Stakeholders’ Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood event held in Enugu, the Executive Director of NFVCB, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, emphasized the importance of promoting a healthy and responsible portrayal of content in the creative sector.
Dr. Husseini praised Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) for organizing the event as part of their corporate social responsibility efforts in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
He highlighted the significant role of t...