Nollywood Actress Ini Edo Loses ‘Shanty Town’ Ownership to Filmmaker Chinenye Nworah

Nollywood Actress Ini Edo Loses Ownership Rights to Netflix Series ‘Shanty Town’

In a shocking turn of events, Nigerian actress Ini Edo has lost the ownership rights to the hit Netflix series ‘Shanty Town’ to filmmaker Chinenye Nworah. The news has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with many left wondering what led to the sudden change in ownership.

According to reports, Ini Edo and her production company, Minini Empire Productions Limited (MEP), filed a double intellectual property petition against Chinenye Nworah and her production company, Giant Creative Media Limited (GCM), in January 2024. The petition sought to claim ownership of the trademarks and copyrights linked with ‘Shanty Town’.

However, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and the Nigerian Trademark Registry have ruled against Ini Edo, calling the petition frivolous and without substance. In a separate ruling, the NCC denied Ini Edo’s petition to cancel two copyright certificates issued to Nworah for the literary work "Shanty Town" (Certificate Number LW10177) and the audiovisual work "Shanty Town" (Certificate Number CF1448).

Reacting to the victory, Nworah’s lawyer, Olisa Agbakoba, emphasized the importance of protecting creative works and ensuring fair compensation for artists. "The successful defence of these claims highlights the importance of protecting creative works and ensuring fair compensation for artists," he said.

The sudden change in ownership has left many wondering what this means for the future of ‘Shanty Town’ and its creators. As the story continues to unfold, one thing is certain – the entertainment industry will be watching closely to see what’s next for this hit Netflix series.

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