Controversy as Censors Board stops nationwide release of Half of a Yellow Sun

The Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) dashed the hopes of moviebuffs by stopping the planned nationwide release of Half of a Yellow, due to some controversial scenes in the movie.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that the movie was originally slated for cinema release today, April 25, but was abruptly cancelled when it failed to meet the standards of the apex film regulating body in Nigeria.

However, while speaking, Mrs. Yewande Sadiku, the Executive Producer of the big budget film dismissed the report that the film had been banned by the NFVCB.
"It is not true," said Mrs. Sadiku in a press statement.
"The highly anticipated release of Half of a Yellow Sun in Nigeria has been postponed due to delays in obtaining certification from the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board for the public release of the film. Subject to obtaining the certification of the Board, the film is now rescheduled for release on 2nd May 2014."

Meanwhile, there are conflicting reports that the big budget film has been completely banned by the Censors Board, for some inciting and provocative scenes.