The federal government has declared that skits, films, and music videos cannot be released without first obtaining a classification rating from the National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB).
Speaking on behalf of the National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB), Executive Director Shaibu Husseini underscored the critical need to reinforce video content classification in Nigeria, emphasizing the NFVCB’s efforts to establish a cutting-edge classification center.
In a press statement released on June 26, Husseini warned content creators that distributing skits, films, or music videos without classification is an offense, and underscored the NFVCB’s commitment to enforcing its classification regulations to ensure that all entertainment content is appropriately rated for audiences of different ages and backgrounds.
Husseini said; “It is an offense to distribute or exhibit any film or video content, including skits and musical videos, on any platform without classification by the National Film and Video Censors Board.
“The board is working with relevant security agencies to track individuals and production companies involved, ensuring they face the full extent of the law.”
The NFVCB also stressed that filmmakers, content creators, and distributors are expected to adhere to Nigerian law, which explicitly prohibits the depiction of homosexuality in any form of media.
