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Nigerian producers lavish Netflix money, spend 10% on movies — Basketmouth

Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has accused Nollywood producers of mismanaging movie production funds allocated to them by global streaming platform, Netflix.

In a recent interview on Arise TV, Basketmouth alleged that many producers misuse significant portions of the budgets provided for movie production, diverting funds for personal gain.

He revealed that only a small fraction of the money is actually spent on filmmaking, while the rest is lavished on luxury cars and houses.

He said, “When the streaming platforms came in, they gave money to these producers, and I’ll tell you point blank: these producers would take the money—$1.5 million or whatever they give them—and use about 10% of that money to make the movie.”

He claimed that streaming platforms, upon discovering these alleged malpractices, decided to pay actors directly to ensure transparency. However, according to him, producers found a way to continue their fraudulent practices by coercing actors into returning part of their pay.

“Even to the point where the streaming platforms stepped in and said, ‘You know what? We are going to be paying the actors directly,’ these guys would still go behind and tell the actors to pay half of that money back to them. You can verify the information anywhere,” he added.

The comedian argued that such mismanagement of funds has resulted in subpar Nollywood productions, with some epic films looking more like stage plays than professional productions.

He said, “So, when you do that and expect your movie to be 100%, it can’t. It’s impossible. But these guys? They’ll cut, buy houses, buy cars. And that’s why when you see our movies, some of our epic movies look like stage plays.”

https://tribuneonlineng.com/nigerian-producers-lavish-netflix-money-spend-10-on-movies-basketmouth/amp/

Noted.

This one is not done by the government.

hmmmm

Sounds true.


But
Where is the proof?

Well I blame people who watch those crappy nonsense they churn out on a daily...


Stupid storylines

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beyep:
Netflix: ‘They spend 10% on movie, use others to buy cars, houses’ – Basketmouth slams Nollywood producers




Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Basketmouth has accused Nollywood producers of mismanaging funds allocated by global streaming platforms, claiming that their actions have negatively impacted the quality of Nigerian films.


You can verify the information anywhere,” he added.

The filmmaker argued that the mismanagement of funds has significantly affected the quality of Nollywood films, with some epic productions appearing substandard.

So, when you do that and expect your movie to be 100%, it can’t. It’s impossible. But these guys? They’ll cut, buy houses, buy cars. And that’s why when you see our movies, some of our epic movies look like stage plays,” Basketmouth lamented.

https://wenchatpro.com.ng/netflix-they-spend-10-on-movie-use-rest-to-buy-properties-basketmouth-slams-nollywood-producers/

hmm 100%!
Funke! aye mi temi bami ti DIMEJI

Okay sir. No be everything person dey talk

Corruption is ingrained in every fabric of our society, we need to re-orientate the populace especially so the next generation don't end up like this, if not, there's no hope.

Ok

Corruption is really endemic.
I can see that our politicians aren't just the real problem. we constitute the major problem. Something is fundamentally wrong. Corruption is innate

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So this is the problem?

Nigeria!

And some of them will be criticising the politicians

Nigeria

Nonsense talk.

wiseone28:
Anytime i see a Nigerian movie i am always feeling ashamed to watch [b]because of below standard


Music videos mostly make sense pass movies [/b]

But they producers are being giving huge amount to make quality movies.
What could be the problem?

Our mentality is so 4kd up... we believe a rich person is the one with house , car and spending on stupid things like alcohol and cloths ...

Nigerians always think we are sharp by playing others ...in the end we end up messing the whole thing up

Baaasket - Bring back Papa benji.

A lot of ruins/decay are happening low key in the country. Sadly, it's every sector in Nigeria..

Politicians go do their own, (fake) religious leaders, entertainers, etc. Only Jesus can save us from the claws of these monsters in power ...

Sirmwill:
Sounds true.


But
Where is the proof?

And they don't have good stories or over stretch the stories in order to do part 1,2,3, season ,1-5 on top film wey no suppose pass 120 minutes.

Nigerians and properties. As if those their so called massions translate to any productivity for the country's development.

Just buying, buying and showing off with no positive impact on the society.

Nigeria is not the problem but Nigerians.

We need a very serious minded leadership to change our mindset.

Corruption everywhere.
It is unfortunate that the average black man is over materialistic. Everything must be about buying buying and buying. To what end?

Corruption makes up about 5% of every Nigerian DNA

You may say na lie, but the truth is that you never see opportunity...

Black person and enjoyment that breeds laziness are like 5&6

Facts, but the bums who have never worked in the industry will say that he is lying.

Edygrin:
Corruption is ingrained in every fabric of our society, we need to re-oriented the populace especially so the next generation don't end up like this, if not, there's no hope.

The thing is, we the followers are just as corrupt as our leaders. This is exactly what I told a Nairalander who believes that our leaders are the ones holding us back. He claimed that if we could eliminate our leaders, everything would be okay. In response, I said to him:
https://www.nairaland.com/8283504/nigeria-secures-2.2-billion-eurobonds#133138923

Lovit:
Corruption makes up about 5% of every Nigerian DNA

You may say na lie, but the truth is that you never see opportunity...

Materialistic greed is more of a black man's problem

Badketmouth, mind your fvcking business. Netflix grade films are the best Nigerians have ever produced. Besides, those who make movies deserve to live good life. In America, those guys earn million of dollars, but in Nigeria they earn peanuts and everyone thinks it's okay!

Netflix movies simply didn't appeal to nollywood base.

beyep:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eR-eJzwOQA



https://tribuneonlineng.com/nigerian-producers-lavish-netflix-money-spend-10-on-movies-basketmouth/amp/

Is expected. Typical Nigerian is corrupt so is not news

Edygrin:
Corruption is ingrained in every fabric of our society, we need to re-oriented the populace especially so the next generation don't end up like this, if not, there's no hope.

Lol, we have taught the next generation enough. They would be worse than us. We are worse than our fathers. It is an unending cycle .
Our societal and cultural values are not helping at all. The society praises the rich and degrades the lowly. In the end , this is the result. U will hear "olowo laye mo", meaning it is the rich that is known and respected.

Once this ppl chop govt money, they start saying rubbish
Ask him to come and substantiate now he'll start stammering