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Bernard Dayo January 8, 2019

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…

Azeez October 20, 2017

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…

Roqeebah August 1, 2017

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…

Op-ed Editor July 12, 2017

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…

Op-ed Editor May 5, 2017

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…

musicblog May 3, 2017

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…

Oludolapo Adelana May 1, 2017

“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…

Editor March 1, 2017

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…

Azeez August 26, 2016

‘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…

Sola May 9, 2015

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…

Ada Igboanugo April 16, 2015

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…

Ada Igboanugo February 16, 2015

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…

Kolapo Olapoju October 8, 2014

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…

Kolapo Olapoju September 5, 2014

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…

Kolapo Olapoju August 17, 2014

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…

July 21, 2013

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…

March 8, 2013

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…

September 16, 2012

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…

September 15, 2012

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…

September 13, 2012

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…

February 24, 2012

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…

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