Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna is backing his colleague, Ini Edo, as she battles with CAN over her new movie.
Hours ago, Ini, in an Instagram live video, revealed that the Christian Association had threatened to take down her movie. She said if she had known that the title would cause a problem, she would have changed it.
The movie star tendered an apology to the Association, noting how she never meant to insult or disgrace Christians, as she is one.
Showing support for her, IK expressed disappointment in the Association. He noted how they had seen the promotions for months and said nothing, but now have issues with it now that the film is out nationwide and doing well.
He questioned how Christian it is to stay silent all along, then speak only when progress has been made.
“TBH! I am deeply disappointed with CAN. You saw the promotions for this title for months and said nothing.
The movie title was officially approved by the Censors Board, and we moved forward in good faith.
Now that the film is out, showing nationwide and doing well, suddenly there’s an issue with the title.
How Christian is it to stay silent all along, then speak only when progress has been made?
This isn’t about conflict – it’s about fairness, consistency, and integrity”.
Kemi Filani reported in 2023 that it was alleged that the movie star was in a serious relationship with IK, and their relationship wasn’t a secret to their colleagues.
Confirming it, Ini had poured out her heart to IK on his birthday, calling him her King and love, she praised him for his unique qualities and prayed for him.
For Ini Edo’s birthday, IK had sent a sweet message to her. Sharing a cute video of them over the years, he poured prayers and praises on her for her exceptional qualities. He described the mother of one as an extraordinary individual as he beseeched the heavens to bestow blessings on her.
Ini Edo responded to the sweet messages by taunting him.
Last year, it was alleged that the couple were engaged and about to wed in London, but that was all lies, as Ini and IK are still legally single.
Both Ini Edo and IK Ogbonna are divorcees.