₦airaland Forum

Femi Adebayo Awarded N25m against Media House for Film piracy

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. The guts with which they even perpetrate this evil is so alarming. This is a major reason why investors find it hard to commit their funds to filmmakers. However, through persistence and the use of the legal framework covering intellectual property, we can bring their activities to a gradual halt.

Femi shares that, “Several times, I have been a victim of movie pirates and I never spare them. I recently concluded a legal battle with a notable media company that owns a big radio station and also engages in youtube content distribution. During the cinema run of “Survival of Jelili” in 2019, my movie was gathering good numbers at that time. 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.”

He explains that It took 3 years to get this done, “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. Their promptness, efficiency, and attention to detail played a huge part in the direction of the case. We won and were awarded a total of Twenty Five Million Naira.”

“This isn’t just my win as a filmmaker and content producer but a while for all of us. We need to be ready to fight IP theft and piracy at all levels. Every win brings us closer to protecting and getting the true economic value of our works.” He added.

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. Their promptness, efficiency, and attention to detail played a huge part in the direction of the case. We won and were awarded a total of Twenty Five Million Naira.”

schekubeh:
Femi makes great movies. His performance in jagunjagun is incredible. Much applause sir

FreeStuffsNG:
“This isn’t just my win as a filmmaker and content producer but a while for all of us. We need to be ready to fight IP theft and piracy at all levels.
It's like he doesn't want to call out the big media company.

KHAYGOLD:
With his animated film. Nawa o. Naija is full of rubbish walai

TOPCRUISE:
If he call them out the win can turn to a draw

Adewale1603:
exaggeration. Na only jagunjagun be his only best movie so far

FreeStuffsNG:
“This isn’t just my win as a filmmaker and content producer but a while for all of us. We need to be ready to fight IP theft and piracy at all levels.
It's like he doesn't want to call out the big media company.
Congratulations Oga Bello Jnr Here's wishing you more wins.

In my opinion, piracy of IP is a form of terrorism against intellectual works and must be given same serious deterrence terrorists are served.
May God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!

oyeb15:
Thank God for YouTube.

Nigeria movies producers would be running into loss everytime cos the alaba boys pirates movies /music CDs even before they are released.

YouTube is d game changer.

femi4:
Indomie boy Go n watch Owo Blow

omoredia:
Ok. Who pirate your emi lo kan movie?