Nigerian actress Nancy Isime has sparked a firestorm of controversy with her upcoming film *Blood Brothers*, where she dons a Niqab while holding a gun. The provocative poster has incited outrage among Muslim faithful, leading the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) to demand the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) ban the film.
Despite the uproar, Isime remains defiant. In a series of cryptic Instagram posts, she dismissed the backlash and emphasized her focus on peace and personal goals. “Really out of the way. In my own world. No drama or gossip. Just goals and money. Peace is where I’m at,” she wrote.
Isime continued, “I don’t bother nobody and I’m not bothered by nobody. To protect my peace, I stopped taking other people’s projected opinions personal. Reminder: Your light often highlights other people’s insecurities & shortcomings, which they will then project back to you as a flaw. It is a coping mechanism. Attacking you makes them feel safer.”
The actress, known for her bold personality, declared, “Isime 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.”
Isime’s unapologetic stance has only intensified the debate, raising questions about artistic expression, cultural sensitivity, and the fine line between bold storytelling and offensive imagery. As the controversy continues to swirl, one thing is clear: Nancy Isime is not backing down.
