Renowned Yoruba Nollywood star, Femi Adebayo, apprehended an individual whose identity remains undisclosed to the public for illegally reproducing his recent highly popular film, 'Jagun Jagun'. As reported by Naija Latest Gist, the actor shared this information through an Instagram post where he showcased an image of the apprehended suspect. Additionally, Femi mentioned that several other individuals engaged in the same illegal activity had also been captured.
Femi Adebayo pledged to take decisive measures against those who engage in unauthorized distribution of his movie through illicit streaming platforms. The actor highlighted that his investigation unveiled instances of individuals downloading the movie from various websites, including Telegram groups. Simultaneously, Femi Adebayo has addressed the prolonged duration it took to create the indigenous film, 'Jagun Jagun'.
He wrote, “URGENT: Anti-Piracy Warning! Piracy is a criminal act that threatens the very essence of our creative industry. Persons have already begun pirating this labour of love.
“Some have been apprehended like in the photo, and we’re relentlessly pursuing others and bringing them to book!
“Our search includes persons downloading the movie from unauthorized sites, including telegram groups!
“These actions are a grave impediment to Nollywood’s rightful place in the entertainment industry.
“We really have to protect Nollywood’s future and support legitimate creators. While you are at it, subscribe to Netflix and stream Jagun Jagun now showing! OGUN YAA.”
During an interview with the media, the actor disclosed that he liquidated some of his assets to finance the movie. He opted not to seek financial assistance from either financial institutions or private individuals. Adebayo emphasized that 'Jagun Jagun' is a substantial multi-billion Naira project. However, he did not reveal the precise amount expended on funding the venture.