Nigerian actor Jim Iyke revealed that YouTube removed his movie Light in the Dark over a scene considered inappropriate.
Iyke mentioned that the movie amassed over 600,000 views in a few days before its removal.
The actor took to Instagram to express his disappointment but stayed hopeful, appreciating his team’s effort and commitment.
He called on fans to check out the revised version of the movie now streaming on his channel.
Iyke highlighted the value of his fans’ support, noting that every view, share, and comment plays a crucial role.
Captioning the video, he wrote: “Hey everyone, The original version of our movie ” LIGHT IN THE DARK” on JIMIYKE TV was taken down. They deemed one of the scenes inappropriate from feedback received. It has been challenging, to say the least. Over 600k views accumulated in a few days. The time, effort, and passion my team put into these projects is inestimable. But I’m not deterred. My energy has always stemmed from positivity and a winners mentality.
“A new version is up now, and I need as many people as possible to watch, share, and spread the word. If you supported the first one, or if you missed it—this is your chance to help keep the project alive.
“We’ve been down this road before. Your support and goodwill win the day eventually. I cannot thank you enough for everything. Every view, every share, and every comment makes a huge difference”.