- A lady identified as Adiba Hayah has raged on TikTok over Nollywood actress Nancy Isime’s use of the Niqob in an incoming movie.
- Nancy’s Instagram photos showed her wearing a Niqob and holding a gun.
- Adiba criticized the portrayal, emphasizing the Niqob’s religious significance and condemning its use in promoting negative themes, urging respect for Muslim values.
A Muslim woman, Adiba Hayah, has expressed outrage and disappointment on TikTok towards Nollywood actress Nancy Isime for her use of the Niqob in an upcoming movie project.
Nancy had shared photos from the project on Instagram, depicting herself wearing a Niqob and holding a gun, as well as a photo with cast members, three of whom wore a Niqob, in a robbery scene.
Adiba passionately addressed Nancy, stating that the Niqob is not a costume to be used for promoting negative themes in society. She emphasized that Muslims are already facing numerous challenges, including hardship and tribal issues, and do not need the added burden of religious disrespect.
Adiba explained that the Niqob represents a lifetime commitment to religious values, symbolizing modesty and righteousness. She expressed frustration at the consistent disrespect towards people’s faith for the sake of entertainment, highlighting the availability of alternative face coverings that could have been used in the scene.
She questioned when this disrespect would end, emphasizing the negative impact it has on Muslim women worldwide.
She said:
“I guess there is a new movie coming out; either it is produced by Nancy or her team, or she is featured in the movie. I am sorry if I didn’t pronounce your name well; I don’t mean to be disrespectful. However, you’ve disrespected me, my religion and everything that I represent.
Niqob is not a costume; you do not use it to represent things that are unspeakable in society. There are other things you could use, but you chose to use the niqab. Before you come under this comment section to start throwing tantrums and telling me how it is no business of mine to make a review about this, you should see this. My issue with the use of hijab and niqab in what looks like a robbery scene that makes no sense. Hijab is not a costume; it shouldn’t be used for such. We are going through a lot already in Nigeria; there is too much hardship, and there are too many tribal problems in Nigeria. Why would you want to introduce religious war? Why can’t you maintain boundaries instead of consistently trying to disrespect people’s faith just because you want to promote what brings food to your table? There are many alternative face covering that could be used in this scene instead of the niqab and the hijab. This is not another costume or fashion attire; it is an identity, a symbol of modesty, and a representation of somebody’s faith. The niqab is not just clothing; it is a lifetime of religious commitment, representing character and an embodiment of a righteous woman.
I am sick and tired of constantly seeing people who do not share the same values as we do use this outfit for their selfish interest in a despicable way for their selfish interest to promote immorality and a bad image for Muslims and those who adorn themselves with it.
You people have chosen to defame, diminish and belittle the entire character of Muslim women all over the world for a costume that can be improvised. When is this going to stop?”.
Watch the video below:
Lady calls out Nollywood and Nollywood actress Nancy Isime for using the Niqob to act a rob#bery scene in an upcoming movie. pic.twitter.com/SXqeeCPO3Q
— Hausa Room (@HausaRoom) July 24, 2024
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