A pirated copy of ‘Lionheart’ was recently sold in traffic and here’s why Nollywood urgently needs to tackle its piracy problem

Just four days after Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut Lionheart arrived on Netflix, a clip of a pirated copy being hawked in Lagos traffic hit social media yesterday. Recorded by a man in a car who was clearly miffed at the hawker and rebuked him for what he was doing, the problem of piracy has been... Read More

The Film Blog

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October 20, 2017

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How piracy of my films has made me lose so much money – AY

Comedian Ayo Makun popularly known as AY said he has “lost so much money” to piracy of his movies. The actor said this while speaking on CNN’s Marketplace Africa, hosted by Zain Asher. He said the Nigerian film industry is now attracting investors because of its profitability. “People are now beginning to know that you can... Read More

The News Blog

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August 1, 2017

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Is Lai Mohammed really interested in the creative industry or are we just playing here?

“This is totally unacceptable! This Administration is determined to fight this scourge, and the good news is that we have the backing of Mr. President!” Minister Lai Mohammed scowled as he “unveiled” this administration’s plans to tackle piracy in the entertainment industry. An exasperated Mohammed as he spoke about how much of “monstrous disincentive” piracy has been... Read More

The Presidential Blog

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July 12, 2017

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Opinion: Nigerian Music needs an evolution

by Gboyega Adeoya The entertainment industry in Nigeria is not properly set up as has been mentioned on different fora. Piracy in Alaba and on the internet saps profits from many artistes who pay so much in energy and logistics to put music out and promote their craft. I once watched a front liner... Read More

Opinion

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May 5, 2017

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Opinion: Piracy of “Against the Run of Play” – Examining the issues and proffering solutions

by Lawrence .C. Nnoli Ever since Olusegun Adeniyi, a former presidential spokesman for the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua launched his book titled “Against the Run of Play”, there has been a lot of concerns voiced out by many regarding the piracy of the book barely three days after its launch. The internet has been... Read More

Opinion

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May 3, 2017

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The Music Blog: What artists can do to end the menace of free music downloading in Nigeria

NotJustOk is currently one of the most influential music platforms in Nigeria. The platform was founded in 2006 by blogger Ademola Ogundele as a music download site with very little editorial save for reviews and occasional listicles. Its model has not only influenced a series of copycat music download sites, it is also quoted to... Read More

The Music Blog

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May 1, 2017

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“I feel pained losing revenue from online sales of #AgainstTheRunOfPlay” | Segun Adeniyi reacts to piracy of his newly released book

by Dolapo Adelana Author of ‘Against The Run Of Play’, Segun Adeniyi has expressed displeasure that his creative work has been hacked online. There were reports on Sunday that hackers had broken the security code for the online version of the must read and had started distributing it on Instant Messaging App, WhatsApp. In a... Read More

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March 1, 2017

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The Film Blog: The Wedding Party proves no one is safe from piracy

You’e not safe. Not even if you’re literally the biggest and most successful movie in Nigerian history. Sure, it makes sense to expect that pirates would set their sights on The Wedding Party, due to its immense popularity, but you’d think that if any movie had the clout and the reach to stem this, it would... Read More

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nollywood, Piracy, The Wedding Party

August 26, 2016

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‘We have to stop this’ | Lai Mohammed supports fight against piracy

The Federal Government has shown its resolve to fight piracy by endorsing the newly introduced bar-cording technology by the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN). The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, in a meeting with stakeholders in the music industry said the Buhari-led administration was ready to ensure that the N10.3 trillion estimated... Read More

The News Blog

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May 9, 2015

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Nollywood: Alaba market is our problem

by Anike Jacobs When some members of the Nigerian movie industry gathered to protest against piracy a few weeks back, we raised questions. We asked if the protest, which was sparsely attended, would prevent the pirates from releasing more pirated movies? We asked if it will stop Nigerians from settling for the pirated movies which... Read More

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April 16, 2015

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Intellectual imbeciles! Ali Baba takes a swipe at some Nollywood stakeholders

by Chinwe Okafor Piracy is an age long epidemic in the county and for some reason, it seems the time to fight it is getting closer- thanks to Kunle Afolayan for being the hero of the day. Recently, Nollywood actors took to the streets of Lagos to seize pirated copies of Kunle Afolayan’s movie, October 1.... Read More

ali baba, October 1, Piracy

February 16, 2015

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Read AY’s open letter to the Police IG over movie piracy

by Chinwe Okafor The comedian turned movie producer, Ayo Makun cries out to the Police. Apparently, his popular movie, ’30 Days in Atlanta’ has been pirated and copies are being sold in traffic and the streets of Lagos. He wrote an open letter to IGP. Read below- Dear sir, It is with the deepest sorrow... Read More

30 Days in Atlanta, ig of police, Open Letter, Piracy

October 8, 2014

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Happy man: Kunle Afolayan says the response to ‘October 1’ has been ‘very positive’

by Cheta Nwanze Nollywood Producer and Director, Kunle Afolayan is momentarily delighted, as he says Nigerians have responded positively to the release on his new movie, ‘October 1. The film maker recently premièred his psychological thriller flick, ‘October 1’, written by Tunde Babalola, which features veteran actor, Sadiq Daba in the lead role. YNaija caught up... Read More

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September 5, 2014

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Gangster! Fans react to Kunle Afolayan’s destruction of pirated DVD’s in traffic (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju There’s no love lost between Kunle Afolayan and CD pirates and even hawkers. The award-winning Nollywood director was in Lagos traffic on Thursday, 4 September, and he came across a hawker selling pirated copies of ‘Half of a yellow sun’. What did he do? Here’s what he Tweeted, “I seized these pirated... Read More

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August 17, 2014

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Has new movie-project thrown Saidi Balogun knee-deep in debt? [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Oh Piracy! Why have you bitten Saidi Balogun in the behind? Saidi Balogun is allegedly licking his wounds over the pirated release of his new flick, ‘You and I’. The actor/movie producer, reportedly said he borrowed millions to fund the movie, which has now suffered a recurring menace of the Nigerian movie... Read More

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July 21, 2013

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Chuba Ezekwesili: The positive effect of digital piracy and counterfeits (Y! FrontPage)

by Chuba Ezekwesili What’s the lesson? Never take things on face value. Every transaction has unintended consequences: good and bad. In developing countries like Nigeria, these goods have more value than can be estimated. Nikee, Mike, Nikke, Niike, Abidas, Abidas, Ray Bon, Roy Bon…if you can’t see the connection here, then you really need to go the local market.... Read More

Chris Sprigman, Chuba Ezekwesili, counterfeits, digital piracy, Kal Raustiala, Knockoff Economy, Lious Vuitton, microsoft, nigeria, Piracy, silverbird cinemas, software, Y! Frontpage

March 8, 2013

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Play it safe: Microsoft warns software consumers on the dangers of piracy

by Isi Esene Although some computer users may actively seek pirated software in hopes of saving money, the chances of infection by unexpected malware are one in three for consumers and three in 10 for businesses, according to a new study commissioned by Microsoft Corp. and conducted by IDC. As a result of these infections,... Read More

Adefolu Majekodunmi, David Olaniyan, Gabriel Afolayan, IDC, Infinitude Tech, malware, microsoft, nigeria, onitsha, Piracy, Rita Amuchienwa, Seyi Owolabi, software

September 16, 2012

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Iheanacho, former minister, released from detention

by Isi Esene Emmanuel Iheanacho, the former minister of interior and owner of Integrated Oil and Gas has been released by the State Security Service (SSS), Lagos State Command. Iheanacho’s company was accused of dealing in illegally acquired petroleum products. Officials of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and armed forces personnel attached... Read More

Emmanuel Iheanacho, Global West Vessel Specialist Limited, GWVSL, Integrated Oil, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Obi Nwabueze, Piracy, sss, state security service

September 15, 2012

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Former interior minister, Iheanacho, arrested over stolen petroleum products

by Akan Ido Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, the former minister of interior was yesterday arrested over involvement in the hijack of a vessel allegedly carrying stolen petroleum products. The director general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi said the agency traced the path of the said petroleum products to the Integrated... Read More

Emmanuel Iheanacho, Integrated Oil and Gas, Minister of Interior, NIMASA, Obi Nwabueze, Patrick Akpobolokemi, Piracy

September 13, 2012

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Opinion: Is pirating books ever OK?

by Amanda Nelson If you haven’t paid for a book and it isn’t available in the public domain, downloading it without paying is wrong. You’re stealing. I stumbled upon a blog post this morning that gave me pause (pauses). The author had recently purchased an e-reader and was pirating digital copies of all the paper... Read More

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February 24, 2012

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Stop! Asa raises alarm over ‘fake song’

by Hauwa Gambo Below is text of a press release issued by the communication representatives for singer Asa: “It has come to our attention that a certain Nigerian Chronotech Limited (a CD factory) based in Lagos Nigeria is preparing to go into commercial production of a purported Asa music production titled ‘Down On Me’.... Read More

Asa, Piracy

A pirated copy of ‘Lionheart’ was recently sold in traffic and here’s why Nollywood urgently needs to tackle its piracy problem

How piracy of my films has made me lose so much money – AY

Is Lai Mohammed really interested in the creative industry or are we just playing here?

Opinion: Nigerian Music needs an evolution

Opinion: Piracy of “Against the Run of Play” – Examining the issues and proffering solutions

The Music Blog: What artists can do to end the menace of free music downloading in Nigeria

“I feel pained losing revenue from online sales of #AgainstTheRunOfPlay” | Segun Adeniyi reacts to piracy of his newly released book

The Film Blog: The Wedding Party proves no one is safe from piracy

‘We have to stop this’ | Lai Mohammed supports fight against piracy

Nollywood: Alaba market is our problem

Intellectual imbeciles! Ali Baba takes a swipe at some Nollywood stakeholders

Read AY’s open letter to the Police IG over movie piracy

Happy man: Kunle Afolayan says the response to ‘October 1’ has been ‘very positive’

Gangster! Fans react to Kunle Afolayan’s destruction of pirated DVD’s in traffic (TWEETS)

Has new movie-project thrown Saidi Balogun knee-deep in debt? [DETAILS]

Chuba Ezekwesili: The positive effect of digital piracy and counterfeits (Y! FrontPage)

Play it safe: Microsoft warns software consumers on the dangers of piracy

Iheanacho, former minister, released from detention

Former interior minister, Iheanacho, arrested over stolen petroleum products

Opinion: Is pirating books ever OK?

Stop! Asa raises alarm over ‘fake song’

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