UK based NGO Stepping Stones Nigeria (SSN) is delighted to announce the release of their new and ground-breaking Nollywood film – The Fake Prophet - produced as an advocacy tool to save and change thousands of children’s lives.
Stepping Stones Nigeria has produced The Fake Prophet in an attempt to stimulate debate and pioneer positive change on challenging issues such as child trafficking and the labelling of children as "witches". The film powerfully encapsulates many major social and political issues that affect Nigerian society today.
Gary Foxcroft SSN Programme Director stated that, "Given the projected reach of The Fake Prophet and the power of the Nollywood film industry we anticipate that this film will go a long way to help challenge deeply held attitudes, values and beliefs and will ultimately prevent the abuse of children. As such we are massively excited about its potential".
SSN have collaborated with the leading Nollywood film director Teco Benson to produce this film. Teco is well known throughout the world for his timely and influential productions. He also believes in the power of film to instigate positive change.
Many Nollywood films have capitalised on the belief in child witches, with some depicting children eating human flesh and using their power to wreak havoc over communities. These films have had a significant and damaging impact on children who become victims of torture, violence and abuse as a result of witchcraft accusations.
The Fake Prophet aims to counterbalance these films and expose the truth behind the so-called men and women of God who have made their wealth from branding children as witches and highlight the legal consequences of child witch stigmatisation and abuse.
The Fake Prophet will be available soon on-demand only on AMC.