Stakeholders in the entertainment and creative sector have decried the Federal Government’s decision to keep cinemas closed.
Cinemas remain closed following the Government’s decision back in March to impose lockdown on social activities one of which cinemas fall under.
According to rapper and actor, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana said many celebs have been broke for several months due to the suspension of the sector.
“Thousands of people have been left without any way to earn for several months,” he said.
Continuing, Falz said, “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,” he tweeted.
Sharing a similar view, Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde opined that unlike other businesses cinemas are easier to regulate.
“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. It can and must be done as safely as possible,” she said.
