Rita Dominic on A Very Dirty Christmas — Art, Freedom & Respect
When A Very Dirty Christmas, a Nollywood film produced by Ini Edo and directed by Akay Mason, hit cinemas in December 2025, it didn’t just debut a new holiday story — it sparked a nationwide conversation about the space where creativity, culture, and faith intersect.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) publicly criticised the film’s title, saying it was offensive and disrespectful to the spiritual meaning of Christmas and urging regulators and stakeholders to take action.
Into this debate stepped Rita Dominic, speaking up in support of artistic freedom. Her message was clear — and quietly powerful:
“Artists have the right to creative expressions. It allows them to convey emotions, build worlds that capture the heart of the audience.”
Dominic’s point wasn’t dismissive of faith — it was balanced. She urged Nigerians to watch the film before drawing conclusions, reminding audiences that the title alone doesn’t define a story’s heart or intention.
That stance matters deeply in a time when public culture often collides with personal belief. Creativity isn’t simply aesthetics — it’s a conversation space where meaning is shaped, not captured. Rita’s defense of the film underscored a truth many artists feel:
For many fans navigating the social buzz, her words became a gentle reminder: a title doesn’t carry the full story — only the invitation to see it. And that matters when freedom of expression and cultural respect are both at stake.
When art speaks, it asks to be heard — not assumed.
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