The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has intensified its call for a ban on the upcoming film “Blood Brothers” featuring actress Nancy Isime, citing strong objections to the film’s portrayal of women in niqab. The controversy erupted after Isime shared a poster from the movie, which shows her character wearing a niqab and wielding a gun—a depiction that has sparked widespread criticism among the Muslim community.
MURIC’s director, Ishaq Akintola, condemned the film as “satanic” and a dangerous display of Islamophobia. According to Akintola, the film depicts Muslim women in purdah as violent criminals, a portrayal he argues is designed to incite hostility against Muslims and undermine the cultural and religious significance of the hijab and niqab.
“The film is not just provocative but a deliberate attempt to malign the image of Muslim women and incite public outrage against them,” Akintola said. He further described the film as a part of a broader campaign against the hijab, suggesting that it represents a coordinated effort to demonize Islamic dress and practices.
MURIC has called on the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) to conduct an immediate investigation into the film and impose a ban if deemed necessary. The organization has urged Nigerian Muslims to remain calm while the authorities address the issue.
The film’s portrayal has ignited a heated debate on social media, with many accusing it of perpetuating negative stereotypes. As the release date approaches, the outcry highlights ongoing tensions around the representation of religious practices in Nigerian media.
