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Check Out Five Movies Banned For Sexual Content
Over the years, certain movies have been banned for inclusion of sexual content. Several censorship boards have had several reasons for banning a movie. Some of the major reasons are based on religion, sexual content, violence and factual inadequacies as well as obscenity.
(1) Fifty: The screen adaptation of EL James book of the same name was banned in several countries across the world. The movie which follows the sadism and masochism relationships between Anastasia and Christian Grey was banned in Nigeria, Kenya, Malaysia and India for its sexual content.
(2) Last Tango In Paris: Condemned by critics as a self-serving pornography, the 1972 movie tells the story of a young partisan woman’s sordid affair with a middle aged American businessman. The movie was banned in countries like Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Singapore,Chile and parts of Canada for its explicit Portrayal of sexual violence in Italy. All copies of the film were seized, burned and banned for over a decade by the supreme court.
(3) Office Christmas Party
In 2016, the comedy movie about a branch manager who throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, was banned in Nigeria by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), the film was banned from cinemas for its nude and sex scenes which were considered mappropriate for Nigerians.
The Last Temptation Of Christ: – Based on a novel by Nikos Kazantzakis, this Martin Scorsese’s film portrays Jesus as a man with sexual desires towards the end of the film, Jesus gets down from the cross and starts a family with Mary Magdalene in a dream caused by Satan.
The movie incurred the wrath of several religious organisations who succeeded at forcing major cinemas in the US not to screen the film. It is still illegal to distribute or even a copy of the movie in Singapore and Philippines.
(5) The Girl With A Dragon Tatoo: The Oscar nominated crime thriller was banned in India after the director, David Fincher, refused to cut scenes portraying rape and sexual intercourse. India’s Central Board of Film certification had insisted on the removal of five scenes including one in which Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara make love and another in which Mara’s character is raped by her legal guardian.
Apart from these banned movies, there are some other Nollywood movies with most nudity and sex scenes. Nollywood almost never gets sex and nudity right in films a great deal fo talent and hard work to create realistic sex scenes. Some of our favouite actors and actresses had way too much unjustified nudity and horrible sex scenes.
In recent times, there have been several films and TV series that have Portrayed the authenticity, of sex. They include the Sex, Between Sammy and Elizabeth in ‘Fifty’. The shower sex scene between Temi and Emeka in ‘Battle Ground”.
They include:
Shakira: A movie about a man on rebound who gets involved with a married woman, Shakira the gratuitous sex in this movie doesn’t distract you from the story because there is actually no story in the first place, but quite a number of people may find the raunchy scenes between Majid Michel and Mercy Johnson no matter how terrible enough reason to sit through ‘Shakira’.
The Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising outstanding individuals.
The actress was honoured with the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine by Thomas Jefferson University in America in recognition of her outstanding contributions to social activism and impact through her work.
This remarkable achievement, they said, highlights her dedication to societal well-being and marks her as the first Black recipient of this distinguished award.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to the medical field, promoting scientific discovery and advancements.
Named after Lennox K. Black, a Canadian manufacturing executive known for his philanthropic efforts and service on various boards, including Thomas Jefferson University, the prize celebrates excellence in medical innovation and global contribution to health and medicine.
The actress is renowned for her activism and impactful work in areas concerning women’s health and rights, including her efforts to combat issues like fistula and gender-based violence.
According to the award organisers she has been instrumental in bringing about social change through her films and campaigns. They added that her work extends beyond borders, affecting lives and policies internationally, embodying the spirit of the Lennox K. Black International Prize.
On receiving the award, Stephanie expressed her gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to using her platform for social good.
“This recognition goes beyond me; it is for all the women and girls fighting for a healthier, safer world. It amplifies our message and our work. It strengthens my resolve to continue advocating for gender equality, social justice, and improved maternal and reproductive health in Africa,” she said
Susan Aldunge, Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University, admired the actress, saying, ‘‘Your ability to educate while humbly addressing the cultural obstacles impeding progress for young women is commendable. Your intelligent, personal take on the necessary human rights changes has deeply impacted all lucky to encounter you. Congratulations once more on this well-deserved award and the acknowledgement of your efforts.’”
Ms Aldunge further said that Thomas Jefferson University, a leader in medical education and research, hosts the award to underscore its mission of improving lives through innovation in health care.
‘‘The university is proud to honour Stephanie Linus, whose work aligns with Jefferson’s values of creativity, collaboration, and compassion in pursuing excellence in medicine and beyond.
“Awarding the Lennox K. Black International Prize to Stephanie Linus celebrates her achievements and signals a broader recognition of the importance of social activism in medicine and health,” she added.
“Her pioneering efforts continue to inspire and effect change, paving the way for a healthier, more equitable world’’.
Stephanie, who was named Chairperson of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars in August 2023, is best known for her 2015 advocacy movie ‘Dry’, which tells the story of a 13-year-old girl whose parents marry her off to a 60-year-old man, with devastating consequences.
Ilebaye’s revelation came just after Phyna had publicly called out the organizers for withholding some of her prizes.
Phyna, who revealed this to Newsmen insinuated that Ilebaye broke the gender code by announcing that she got her full prize money.
She also stressed that she would continue to demand for her balance, stating that she worked hard for the money during the show’s 72-day duration.
“I believe I should at least get what I worked so hard for 72 days. You all suddenly remembered your alert screenshots and IG Live………… Common……one among others is 1BTC which is over 80m in today’s market.
“To those who got their money in full
I’m happy for you. As a poor man’s child, let me ask for my money and other items remaining.,” She added.
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