Famous Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has stirred up controversy after sharing behind-the-scenes images from an upcoming film, “Three Working Days.”
Nancy Isime, under the hijab while on set for the upcoming movie(Instagram/NancyIsime
The photos reveal Isime, adorned with a hijab and holding a firearm, causing an uproar among critics who find the depiction offensive to the principles of Islam.
The Instagram photos show the acclaimed actress in a sleeveless shirt and pants, her head wrapped in a hijab while clutching a gun.
This portrayal has been heavily described as disrespectful to Islam, a religion that offers its women the choice to wear a hijab.
Bashir Ahmad, a former digital communications aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, expressed his concerns about the misuse of the hijab, a garment of profound symbolic importance, signifying respect, modesty, and religious dedication among Muslim women. Check the x post here
He chastised the film’s producers for not exploring other costume options such as masks or balaclavas, saying the hijab or niqab is not meant to disguise identity for criminal intent but is a manifestation of religious commitment.
Nancy Isime and a male colleague, Deyemi Okanlawon, while on the set for the upcoming movie(Instagram/NancyIsime)
Further images shared by Isime depict her alongside cast members in a scene that suggests a robbery set-up. In one, she is spotted concealing her identity with a burka while posing with another firearm.
This has intensified the agitation among critics who argue about the inappropriate usage of religious symbols in entertainment, including films, music videos, and art.
This debate has picked up steam this year, with artist Asake drawing criticism for his orthodox priest attire in his ‘Only Me’ video.
Nancy Isime has yet to respond to the criticisms stemming from these controversial Instagram posts.
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