DSTV Bows to Nigerians as they Remove Caitlyn Jenner's 'I am Cait' Docu-Series

 

Multichoice Nigeria has pulled down the popular transgender-themed reality TV series, 'I am Cait' which centres around Caitlyn Jenner, a transgender woman formerly know as Bruce Jenner, from Nigerian television due to complaints from viewers across the country.

 

This development is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the top television company as it succumbed to pressure from the Nigerian market, adding that the docu-series had been removed from the DSTV channel 124 and GOtv channel 24.

 

The company had assured that they would review client’s complaints and ensure that their interests were given priority.

“The company also reminds their subscribers that Dstv and Gotv decoders are encrypted with the parental control feature that empowers parents with ultimate control over what young viewers can watch.

“The company also encourages parents to make use of this feature as much as possible to ensure that their children only watch what their parents deem appropriate," said Olajide Obi, an official of the company.

 

Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, is a gold medal-winning track star who set a world record in the decathlon at the 1976 Summer Olympics, became a reality TV star in 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians.'

 

In 2015, Jenner revealed that she is transgender and has become a woman, now known as Caitlyn. Though, she is yet to complete the transition process, as she still needs to undergo a surgery on sexual organ that will see her change the male organ to a female’s. 

 

This is the second time a transgender themed show had to be cancelled in the country. A reality docu-series following a transgender teenager 'I am Jazz' was also cancelled last year.