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NFVCB Frowns at Tekno’s ‘Agege’ video
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has frowned at the video of Nigerian ace singer Tekno’s single hit ‘Agege’, describing it as ‘Outrageous and unacceptable’. push({});
The position of the board was made known in a statement signed by its Executive Director and CEO, Alhaji Adedayo Thomas on Friday 9th August, 2019.
Tekno, who went off-stage almost a year, recently shoot a video showing four half-naked ladies dancing seductively with him in a display van in traffic around the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge in Lagos.
The video clip, which had gone viral on social media, was said to be part of a scene from Tekno’s unreleased video, titled ‘Agege’ featuring musician, Zlatan Ibile.
The video clip however generated a lot of reactions from his fans, industry watchers and relevant authorities, with many describing it as alien to African culture and morals and should not be allowed.
The NFVCB, in his reaction, stated that in line with its mandate and commitment to safeguarding the values and morals that define the Nigerian people, it did not and will never accept such video for Classification.
“We would like to serve notice that any video with such obscene contents will not be approved by the National film and Video Censors Board which has the statutory responsibility to classify and approve all films and video works to be distributed or exhibited in Nigeria.
“Also, we appeal to all film and video producers to be law abiding and submit their film and video contents to the board for the necessary classification and approval before they are distributed or exhibited.
“In line with enabling laws, producers found culpable will be sanctioned accordingly,” he said.
The NFVCB, a Federal Government body that regulates the films and video industry in Nigeria, is empowered by law to classify all films and videos, whether imported or produced locally.
It is also the duty of the Board to register all films and videos outlets across the country, among other functions.
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Music Legend, Tijay Bala Releases Album to Mark Birthday
Igala Sensational Musician, Tijay Bala has released an Album to celebrate his birthday.
In a statement widely circulated, a copy which was received by the Informavores, said that the album, tagged ‘Birthday Album’ is dedicated to his birthday, all his fans and anybody that celebrate birthday. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); adsbygoogle || []).push({});
he further said that, “this is official from me. Birthday songs, It’s my birthday, happy birthday to me, and happy birthday to you is out now from my end, available on most online stores please.”
“listen to it , use it to celebrate your birthday and help me share to others for them to know I have released a new birthday album for their usage also. “
You can click here to listen to the full album.
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Nollywood Produces 541 Movies in 2022 First Quarter – NFVCB
Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, Executive Director/CEO, National Film and Video Censors Board(NFVCB), says the board received and censored a total number of 541 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry in the first quarter of the year 2022. adsbygoogle || []). push({});
He made this known in a statement in Abuja on Friday.
According to him, the figure was made available by the Department of Film Censorship and Classification of the board in its First Quarter Report for the year, which captured all films submitted to the board from across the country.
The report is for onward submission to the relevant Federal Government authority for the compilation of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter (GDP) Q1, 2022.
The first quarter report indicates a sharp increase in the number of movies produced from 382 in the last quarter of 2021 to 541, representing 42 percent increase.
“We are happy that the industry is beginning the year on a good note as indicated in the increase in the numbers of films that the board received for censorship and approval in the first quarter.
“There is no doubt that our film industry is a key contributor to national economy as the films being produced is a clearly reflection of the direct and indirect jobs the sector is creating.
“NFVCB as Federal Government agency is committed to providing enabling environment for filmmakers, we therefore urge them cooperate with us my ensuring that they submit their films for classification”, he said
According to the statement, Lagos State has the highest number of movies produced for the period with 179, while Abuja followed with 164 movies and Onitsha is behind with 121 movies.
The analysis by censorship location further shows that Kano has 42, while Port Harcourt is 26, as Jos and Benin recorded six and three movies respectively for the period under review.
NFVCB is a Federal Government body that regulates the films and video industry in Nigeria. The Board is empowered by law to classify all films and videos whether imported or produced locally.
It is also the duty of the Board to register all films and videos outlet across the country and to keep a register of such registered outlets among other functions.
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BBNaija S6: Cross Broke Down in Tears After Nini Called Him Dumb
An heated argument that ensued between Cross and Nini broke him down in tears after Nini, a fellow housemate called him a dumb person.
This argument ensued between the housemates on wed Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, on Wednesday morning after a prior argument between the both housemates in the bathroom which escalated into them throwing insults at each other.
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Angel intervened afterwards by consoling Cross, stating that Nini didn’t say all she said intentionally. “I’m sure Nini didn’t mean all she said, I’m sure she didn’t mean all that. “You’re smart and your brain is not small,” Angel told Cross.
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