Shareman Media the Nigerian
producers and Film One
Distribution, the Nigerian
distributors of the feature film had earlier announced Friday, April 25 as the release date of the movie.
However, the rumour mill a few hours before the scheduled release date claimed the Board had banned the producers from releasing the movie for public consumption a situation that generated mixed reactions from different quarters.
In a release, Caesar, O. Kagho, Acting Head, Corporate Affairs, NFVCB, said:
"We wish to categorically state that there is no truth in the media reports that the Board has banned the film.
"The management of the Board, under Ms. Patricia Bala, has stated that certain aspects of the film have some unresolved issues that have to be sorted out in accordance with the law and laid down regulations.
"The Board, therefore, wishes to re-affirm its determination to continue to execute its mandate."
Meanwhile, both the Nigerian
producers and distributors of the feature film have said that " The highly anticipated release of Half of A Yellow Sun has been postponed due to delay in obtaining certification from the National Film and Video Censors Board for the public release of the film.
Subject to obtaining the certification of the Board, the film is now re-scheduled for release on Friday, May 2."
Half of a Yellow Sun is a 2013 Nigerian drama film directed by Biyi Bandele. It is a love story, involving two sisters who are caught up in the outbreak of the Nigerian civil war.
It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Genevieve Nnaji, Onyeka Onwenu, Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose, OC Ukeji and John Boyega among others.
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