The film based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's much-praised Half of a Yellow Sun -- see the official site -- is now making the rounds --- except, apparently, in Nigeria, where it was scheduled to open a month ago but where there's been a hold-up with it getting the necessary stamp of approval from the National Film and Video Censors Board.
At CNN film director Biyi Bandele wonders Why can't Nigerians watch country's biggest movie ? Meanwhile, the NFVCB have only released a short statement 'explaining':
At CNN film director Biyi Bandele wonders Why can't Nigerians watch country's biggest movie ? Meanwhile, the NFVCB have only released a short statement 'explaining':
certain aspects of the film have some unresolved issues which have to be sorted out in accordance with the law and laid down regulationsWell, that clears things up .....