‘Amina’ is an excellent example of a Nigerian film that drew criticism for cultural misrepresentation. On the foreign scene, movies like ‘Coming to America’ and its sequel have been called out for misusing Nigerian and other African cultures. Topics like toxic masculinity, female genital mutilation, and ritual killings often find their way into Nollywood plotlines. However, many think that it is mainly used to cast the various Nigerian cultures in a negative light, Cultural misrepresentationĭespite the rich diversity, Nigerian movies have always been a tool for depicting some of its cultural heritage. It further stated that the Union and other community stakeholders would also be considering legal action for the damage done to the culture, tradition and image of the Isale Eko community and the Eyo masquerade.
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“IDU has, among other things, requested that the board withdraws the approval granted to the movie, ‘Gangs of Lagos’ and direct the withdrawal of the movie from all viewing channels available to the public,” it reads. A petition has been lodged by the IDU with the National Film and Censors Board (NFVCB), including other significant stakeholders.
“The illegal and scandalous depiction of the Eyo masquerade in the movie is actionable. The IDU say it is very disturbed that the culture and tradition of Isale Eko can be wantonly exploited in such a despicable and insensitive manner by Amazon and Prime Video to the detriment of the Isale Eko community.
The commissioner noted that the Adamu Orisha, popularly known as the Eyo Festival, is rarely observed and only comes up as a traditional rite of passage for Obas, revered Chiefs and eminent Lagosians. It depicts a gang of murderers rampaging across the State,” her statement read. It is an unjust profiling of a people and culture as being barbaric and nefarious. “We think that the production of the film ‘The Gang of Lagos’ is very unprofessional and misleading while its content is derogatory of our culture, to desecrate the revered heritage of the people of Lagos. The Commissioner noted that the Eyo Masquerade symbolises honour for remarkable historical events, signifying a total renewal, a purification ritual to usher in a new beginning, a beckoning of new light, and acknowledging the blessings of the ancestors of Lagosians. The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Tourism, has expressed displeasure with ‘Gangs of Lagos’ producers over what it termed a cultural misrepresentation and for portraying the state’s culture in a derogatory manner.Ī statement signed by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, said the Ministry, being the regulatory body and custodian of the culture of Lagos State, views the film as a mockery of the Heritage of Lagos.
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