Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo, has expressed worry over increasing cases of film piracy in the country. Adebayo took to his instagram page, @femiadebayosalami, on Tuesday, to narrate his ordeal and how he recently came out victorious in his fight against piracy on one of his movies.
He noted that the dividend of the business of filmmaking had not been maximised due to the illegal activities of movie pirates. Adebayo said: “The Nigerian film industry has experienced exponential growth over the years, but we haven’t been able to maximise the true dividends of this business because of dare devil pirates who benefit where they didn’t sow. “This is a major reason why investors find it hard to commit their funds to filmmakers.
They decided to use my movie poster and title to promote a movie on their platform, thereby deceiving fans and diverting revenue accrued to me. “It took 3 years, but my trust in the legal and justice system remained unwavering. With the dedication of our legal team, Bola Adebowale & Co Legal Practitioners, who are seasoned professionals with wealth of experience in handling such cases. “They presented undeniable evidence, put up a strong argument, and took the case to trial.
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