Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over the release of actress Ini Edo's latest film, 'A Very Dirty Christmas'.

PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the film, produced by Edo and directed by Akay Mason, was released to cinemas nationwide on 16 December.

CAN, in a statement signed by its President, Daniel Okoh, an archbishop, described the film as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith, according to a report by Punch newspaper on Wednesday.

Mr Okoh added that the film's title diminished the spiritual significance of Christmas and the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

He said: "The Christian Association of Nigeria is deeply troubled by the title of the movie: 'A Very Dirty Chris...