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'Sugar Rush' is back in the cinema after one week ban

The movie which was pulled down from the cinemas about a week ago has been reinstated.

Bisola Aiyeola, Bimbo Ademoye and Adesua Etomi Wellignton are three of the popular members of the cast of Jade Osiberu's new film, 'Sugar Rush'. [Instagram/Jade Osiberu]

This was announced by the producer of the movie, Jade Osiberu via her Instagram page on Thursday, January 16, 2020. In her post, she thanked everyone who reached out during the ban and also the NFVCB for helping get the movie back in the cinema.

"We got such an outpouring of love in the last week, I couldn’t respond to all the calls and messages but your kind words and prayers were very encouraging ❤️❤️❤️Thank you soo much everyone. Thanks in particular to @alhadedayothomas and the @nfvcb for helping to get us back on the big screen and for the unwavering support of the industry," she wrote on her Instagram.

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"This film is really special, you guys made it special. This weekend is our official opening weekend now 😂😂😝 Take everyone you know to go see Sugar Rush for yourself!!! #SugarRush #SugarRushMovie."

The Executive Director of the NFVCB, also issued a statement on the latest development via its official Twitter page. According to the board, the movie was reinstated to the cinemas after the producers did their due diligence.

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It would be recalled that the movie was banned by the NFVCB about a week ago because the temporary approval given for the movie exhibition had expired.

The Board offered an explanation following the social media outrage that greeted the suspension of the movie which hit cinemas on December 25, 2019.

The issue had become a trending topic on Twitter, as Nigerians clamoured for the return of the movie in cinemas with hashtag #BringSugarRushback.

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