After going to see the movie District 9 many Nigerian officials and natives left the theater upset. The movie, which was directed by South African director Niel Bloomkamp, is set in South Africa and is about an alien space ship that breaks down in Johannesburg which cause the aliens to be stranded in a huge battle between humans. In the movie, Nigerians are excited about the aliens arival and begin to exploit them. The movie depicts Nigerians as criminals, cannibals and prostitutes who sleep with extra-terrestrials. In the movie, Nigerians are seen attempting to eat the alien's flesh in order to cure illnesses and gain superhuman powers. One of the characters in the movie is called Obesandjo, a play on former Nigerian president Obasanjo. The movie is currently not being played in Nigeria.
By: Aminat T. Odunewu
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