Rahama Sadau, the actress who was expelled from Kannywood for “hugging and cuddling” in a music video, says it’s impossible to avoid physical contact while acting.
The
Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) had on
Mondaybanned the actress from Kannywood films for supposedly being too
close for comfort with ClassiQ, a Nigerian musician.
In a
statement released on Tuesday, Sadau apologised for any “anxiety” she
may have caused by appearing in the video and also appreciated those who
have shown her support in her trying time.
“Following
the events of the last few days and MOPPAN’s unilateral decision to
exclude me from the Hausa indigenous film industry, known as Kannywood, I
would like to use this medium to address my fans, friends, those who
have been affected and all who have shown concern.
“To
those who I have offended in any way, shape or form and who I have
caused any anxiety by featuring in the said music video, I sincerely
apologise.
“It was
a job and I was carrying out my role in my profession, as I would in
any other production, be it a Hausa language film or a Nollywood
production.
However, innocuous touching with other people in my line of work is inevitable.
“I have lines that I would never cross and indeed I live and stand by the tenets, “actions are judged according to intentions.
“The
outcome of the events that have taken place has come as a surprise to us
all. I may have fallen short of some people’s expectations, but it was
never my intention. I make no excuses for my actions and I take full
responsibility.
“Thank
you to all those who have reached out at this time and to everyone in
general for your unwavering support. Your passion and loyalty hasn’t
gone unnoticed and I am privileged to have your support. This, I do not
take for granted and I want nothing more than to continue making you all
proud.
“I
implore us all to be more tolerant and forgiving towards one another and
to cease all the senseless abuse, name-calling and backbiting. This
achieves nothing other than to cause a huge divide amongst us.”
Culled: Pulseng