'The Herd' Didn’t Invent Insecurity, Why Are We Upset About It?

'The Herd' Didn’t Invent Insecurity, Why Are We Upset About It?

The film, which depicts a wedding party ambushed by gunmen disguised as cattle herders, has amassed over 30 million views. But its success has been shadowed by fierce backlash from the Arewa community, with some calling for Netflix boycotts and accusing the filmmakers of bigotry. The irony is impossible to ignore: a movie about kidnapping has generated more visible outrage from Northern Nigerians on social media than the actual kidnappings ravag…