NFVCB Warns ‘Living in Colors’ Producers Against Planned Premiere

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has warned the producers of Living in Colors against proceeding with the planned premiere of the movie in Lagos, saying the film has not been submitted, vetted or classified by the regulatory agency.

The warning follows the circulation of promotional materials for a media press call and premiere of the film, reportedly scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026, at a cinema facility in Lagos.

NFVCB Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, said the Board’s attention was drawn to the movie after its trailer and promotional materials began circulating online.

He stated that although he had not seen the full movie, the trailer appeared to contain what he described as explicit pornography and promotion of same-sex relationships.

According to Husseini, the absence of NFVCB classification means the film cannot legally be publicly exhibited or promoted in Nigeria.

He consequently warned the filmmakers and promoters against proceeding with the planned premiere.

“The Board states categorically that this film has neither been submitted, vetted, nor classified by the NFVCB, rendering any public exhibition or promotion completely illegal,” Husseini said.

The Board said it had commenced immediate regulatory action against the filmmakers, the movie and the exhibition centre reportedly scheduled to host the premiere.

It also said it was working with relevant security agencies to prevent the planned public exhibition.

Living in Colors reportedly follows five young flatmates living in Lagos and navigating relationships, sexuality, love, betrayal and personal struggles.

The planned premiere has now come under regulatory scrutiny following the NFVCB’s intervention.

The NFVCB reiterated its warning to filmmakers, promoters and cinema operators against exhibiting or promoting films that have not been submitted to and licensed by the Board, stressing that such productions would attract regulatory action.