Benue State Association distances itself from 'pornographic movies' shot in Makurdi
The Benue Association of Movie Producers and the Actors Guide of Nigeria
have disassociated themselves from two pornographic movies, titled
"iPhone 7 Babes” and Feast of Death," that were shot last December by
film producer, Derrick Walter of Nollyniz Gate Productions.
In a joint statement issued on Saturday in Makurdi, the Chairman and
Vice Chairman of the AMP and AGN, Rose Okwoli and Benjamin Ukwueze, as
described the productions as "archaic, barbaric, uncivilized, illegal
and against acceptable moral and cultural norms which they are out to
project".
The statement reads:
"They are not registered members of the bodies and the producer did not
seek approval from AMP/AGN as is the usual practice for the production
of the movies under reference.
“The associations strongly condemn the entire project; the abuse of
professionalism exhibited by the producer, Mr Derrick Walter, owner of
Nollyniz Gate Productions.
“We also condemn the desperation and profanity showcased by the so
called artists in a bid to gain fame and popularity in the movie
industry and the abuse of dignity and decency.
“The artists involved are not our registered members; the said producer
did not seek the approval of AMP/AGN, none of the bodies gave approval
for the production of such movies.”
The association claimed to have been aware of the movies through the
social media and assured that efforts were underway to correct the
negative impact created by the movies in the state, adding that several
vetting agencies were already contacted.
"We have already contacted the National Film and Video Censors Board,
Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Copyright Commission for necessary
actions."
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