Adekunle Gold Faces Criticism Over Hollywood Movie ‘The Book of Clarence’
Nigerian music sensation Adekunle Gold is receiving backlash for his involvement in the soundtrack of the highly anticipated Hollywood film, ‘The Book of Clarence.’ The movie, set to feature Adekunle Gold and Yemi Alade, marks their debut in Hollywood and is expected to showcase their talents globally.
The film boasts a star-studded soundtrack with contributions from international artists such as Lil Wayne, Jay Z (who is also the film’s producer), Kid Cudi, Jorja Smith, Shabba Ranks, and more. Jay Z is creating new music specifically for the film, directed by James Samuel.
Despite the excitement surrounding the movie’s release, Adekunle Gold has faced criticism from online users who label the film as blasphemous. The backlash primarily targets the musician for his involvement in what some consider a controversial project.
The controversy unfolded after the singer shared the movie trailer on his Instagram page, expressing pride in the film’s representation. He wrote, “It’s great to see such incredible representation in a first-of-its-kind film. #TheBookofClarence, a film by @Jeymes features new music from myself, @JAYZ @liltunechi @yemialade, and more. Exclusively in movie theaters January 12.”
Online reactions to the movie have been mixed, with some applauding the diverse representation and star-studded cast, while others criticize it for allegedly disrespecting religious sentiments.
As the release date for the film approaches, the extent of the controversy’s impact on its reception remains to be seen.
