Top Nigerian entertainers have called for the reopening of Cinemas nationwide closed due to COVID-19 pandemic with the hashtag #SaveCinemas.
Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde who recently disclosed that she is down with the virus, took to Instagram to appeal for the reopening.
“I believe cinemas are easier to monitor and regulate. If other indoor places are open, why not the Cinemas? Temp checks, masks, distancing etc
We need to work together to ensure safer ways to keep the Arts going. Many livelihoods depend on this.” She captioned her post.
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Nigerian entertainer and musician Falz also lent his voice to the issue. He stated that if churches, airports, and even political rallies are taking place, then Cinemas should be opened.
Furthermore, Falz who recently started his film production company pointed out that the entertainment industry must be allowed to gradually get back to business.
“Restaurants have reopened, airlines have been operating, places of worship have also been permitted to reopen. Let’s not even start to talk about all the videos that have surfaced of political rallies happening, clearly neglecting all safety precautions.
Right now, we don’t see anything but a government that contributes little or nothing to its creative sector and continues to attempt to stifle the sector in every way.
The entertainment industry must be allowed to gradually get back in business!! Let’s start with cinemas reopening!!.”
We hope that as more celebrities use the #savecinemas hashtag, the government would respond in order for the Cinema culture not to phase out.
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