By Cynthia Abbah<\/p>\n
Amid growing calls for the ban of her upcoming film, popular Nigerian actress Nancy Isime has addressed the controversy. Recently, Isime shared a poster of her new movie, Blood Brothers, in which she is depicted wearing a niqab while holding a gun. The image has sparked significant backlash from Muslim communities on social media.<\/p>\n
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed anger over the portrayal and has urged the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) to ban the film.<\/p>\n
In response, Isime took to Instagram to offer what seemed to be a cryptic reaction. She posted a series of statements emphasizing her commitment to peace and personal goals.<\/p>\n
Isime wrote, \u201cReally out of the way. In my own world. No drama or gossip. Just goals and money. Peace is where I\u2019m at. I don\u2019t bother nobody and I\u2019m not bothered by nobody. To protect my peace, I stopped taking other people\u2019s projected opinions personally.\u201d<\/p>\n
She continued, \u201cReminder: Your light often highlights other people\u2019s insecurities & shortcomings, which they will then project back to you as a flaw. It is a coping mechanism. Attacking you makes them feel safer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Isime concluded with a message of resilience: \u201cIsime baby, omo ologo 5g. The brightest light. The city on a hill that can never be hidden. Nancy Isime. Big name with big force. Getting talked about does not faze me. Look at the people who are talking.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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