Coming after an adult image was allegedly shown on Cartoon Network, Nigerian singer, Azadus has called out DSTV!
He wrote;
“Dear DSTV, I hope you guys are not mad ? Please lets repost this until it gets to Oga Lai Mohammed”
However, DSTV has denied the allegation and here’s their statement;
‘A report of an obscene picture displayed on the children targeted television channel has met widespread criticism.
DStv’s
Cartoon Network, in the face of criticism concerning an adult content
reportedly aired on its channel, has released a statement to calm
nerves.
Social media users, mostly parents and morally conscious
persons shared reproachful comments following reports that the satellite
television station displayed a photo that portrays nudity.
In its
defense, the children targeted entertainment platform denied any use of
obscene images on its channel, claiming that the picture attributed to
it is fake.
A statement displayed earlier today on DStv’s Facebook page reads:
“We
are aware of the justified concern of some of our African viewers
regarding what purportedly shows inappropriate content on Cartoon
Network.
“We can confirm without hesitation that these images are
not authentic and have never been broadcasted or shared on any official
Cartoon Network platforms in Africa in any capacity.
“The fake
images on social media were not produced by Cartoon Network, and are in
no way representative of our goal to provide suitable, age-appropriate
entertainment for African children and families.”
This development is similar to negative reactions received when Disney’s “Star vs the Forces of Evil” aired its first gay scene.
The major concern is that children, who make up the main audience of the programme will be badly influenced by the content.
In
an Africa where homosexual activities are strongly frowned against,
such message is seen as a plot to derail kids from cultural values
prescribed by their society.’