VIDEO: Funke Akindele urges fans to fight piracy ahead of new film release

Award-winning actress and filmmaker, who recently completed work on the movie “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” has expressed concern about the widespread issue of piracy in the Nigerian film industry. She took to her social media platforms to urge her fans not to participate in piracy by recording videos in cinemas. Akindele emphasized the negative impact of piracy on the industry and the significant efforts and resources invested in her latest project. She warned that individuals caught recording during screenings would face legal consequences. Akindele passionately appealed for support from her fans by encouraging them to watch the movie in theaters, take photos with promotional materials, and share trailers and teasers ethically. She stressed the importance of combating piracy and assured fans that strict security measures would be in place to prevent unauthorized recordings.