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Half Of A Yellow Sun: Censors Delay The Release Biafran War Film

For fans waiting eagerly to watch the much-heralded Nigerian movie, Half Of A Yellow Sun, they may just have to put their hopes on hold, … Continue reading Half Of A Yellow Sun: Censors Delay The Release Biafran War Film


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For fans waiting eagerly to watch the much-heralded Nigerian movie, Half Of A Yellow Sun, they may just have to put their hopes on hold, for now.

The Nigerian Film and Video Censors board has delayed the release of the film about the Biafran war, due for today.

A spokesperson for the regulatory body is quoted as citing what he described as regulatory issues for the film’s delay, even though it has not been officially banned

However, the movie’s producer, Biyi Bandele, told the BBC that he was not sure why the censorship board had delayed certification.

He denied allegations that the film was biased and capable of inciting violence.

In a recent interview, one of the lead actors Nigerian-born Chiwetel Ejiofor told Channels Television that he was quite optimistic about the success of the movie in the country