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Up coming artiste drags telecoms giants to Court over unauthorized use of song

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By Ifeoma Ikem

An upcoming hip hop artiste, Okiki Bright has dragged telecommunications giants, 9mobile, Airtel, Glo and another company Mobilexcetera before the federal high court, Ikoyi l

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Lagos over illegal use of his intellectual property, ‘Gba gbe boshe sele’ as caller tune without his authorization.

Investigations by members of the Nigeria Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) reveal that in a suit, FHC/L/CS/1776/17 and dated November 22nd, 2017 at the federal high court, Lagos the promising artiste is asking, among other things, for the sum of four hundred million naira from the four defendants and a perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from continued use of the work.

At the resumed hearing of the matter on Monday 1 July 2019 before the Honourable Justice I.N OWEIBO, Okiki Bright testified and tendered 16 exhibits, contending that , “after recording my song titled ‘Gbagbe bosesele’ a friend advised me to feature a popular hip hop artist in the country so that the song will go viral. I was later introduced to(Oritsefemi’s first name) Oritsefemi’s agent.

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“We bargained, I paid the money and Oritsefemi featured in the song as promised. We released the audio and immediately we rushed to release the video in early 2017.

“We were still working on how to make the song go viral when, in October 2017, people drew my attention to the fact that the song is on caller tune of some telecommunications companies. I downloaded the song for N150 on Airtel to be sure it was my song.

“I involved my lawyer, Barr Alayo Akanbi who advised that we should verify this fact and we found out from Globacom website that my music was listed as caller tune and I downloaded the music using codes provided by these telecommunications company and it was listed there.

We then printed it out as evidence. That was when we decided to officially write them for explanations.”

In a letter dated October 18, 2017, Alayo Akanbi Chambers, solicitors to Okiki Bright wrote to 9mobile demanding among other things, compensation of five hundred million naira (N500,000,000) for the unlawful use of the song.

However, in a letter dated October 30, 2017, 9mobile said the song had been barred from its caller tune platform pending the resolution of the allegations but urged Okiki Bright and his lawyer to direct all queries to MobileXcetera Limited.

Findings by NGIJ revealed that the except for Glo, the telecommunication companies allegedly got the song from MobileXcetera Limited who they believed have paid for the song.

In another twist, MobileXcetera is claiming that Oritsefemi sold the song.“But I called Oritsefemi and he denied any such move. He said since the song does not belong to him he could not have sold it. He told me to go and settle with them,” Okiki supplied.

A quick search by NGIJ revealed that the claim that Oritsefemi owns the song could not possibly be true as all the telecommunications companies listed the song as ‘Gba gbe Boshe Sele by Okiki Bright ft. Oritsefemi. Based on the above one can assume that they understand that the song is by Okiki Bight and that Oritsefemi was only featured in it.

But according to Okiki Bright the road to justice has not only been rough and bumpy but it has been filled with power play and delay tactics.

Although Okiki Bright has come out with another block buster titled Chop make I Chop, he insists he would see his legal struggle through to its conclusion.

In his words, “I had to release ‘Chop make I Chop’ to keep on going, my case in court has really affected me coupled with the manner the telecommunications companies have handled the whole thing.

“I plead with those in positions of authority to come to my aid and help me, the outcome of this case will go a long way in vindicating the judiciary if it is truly the last hope of the common man. As it stands now, justice is on trial”, he declared.

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Filmmaker and Actress Omobolanle Onifade is Out with another movie titled Second Chance (Video)

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Filmmaker and Actress Omobolanle Onifade is Out with another movie titled Second Chance (Video)

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That Award winning filmmaker Omobolanle Onifade is out with another inspiring and interesting movie, Second Chance starring John Ekanem, Debby Felix, Chioma Okoli, Ehis Perfect, Anthony Nwahiri Bukola Mato and others…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filmmaker and Actress Omobolanle Onifade is Out with another movie titled Second Chance (Video)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The story is created by Omobolanle Onifade and she is also the Associate Producer for the project and Mercy Ubiebor the Producer . An Accelerate Studios production.

 

 

Second chance is the story of a rising legal practitioner confronting her demons in a gripping tale of love, loss, temptation, addiction, and redemption. The well scripted movie is a must watch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It would be recalled that delectable Bolanle Onifade is the producer of the movies Wizard and FIYIN showing on her YouTube channel BOLAGOLD Tv.

 

The phenomenal Actress cum Realtor is definitely the next big thing in the movie industry as she is currently a producer in Accelerate Tv doing mighty things.

 

 

 

Born and raised in the ancient city of Abeokuta in Ogun State. She is an Alumnus of EbonyLife Creative Academy , a film academy founded by Mo Abudu.

 

 

 

Confessing her winning strategies, she said faith in God, dedication and self development have been her winning ways

 

 

 

 

 

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JUST IN: Popular Actor, Mr Ibu Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

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Sahara Weekly Unveils that popular Nollywood actor, John Okafor AKA Mr Ibu has died of cardiac arrest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JUST IN: Popular Actor, Mr Ibu Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was made known by the president of the actors guild.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Deep End Entertainment premieres Block buster “Reflection”

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On Saturday February 24th, history was made as Deep end entertainment premiered “Reflections” at the Viva Cinemas in Ikeja. The premiere was attended by Legendary superstar actor Paul Obazele along side other Prominent Nollywood actors like Big Tony of the Prodigal brother Fame, the director Mr. Osaretin Festus Isibor, Kelly Ogbeide who played the female lead role in this blockbuster film. Comic act Pikolo, APC ex Officio south west Hon. Bunmi Oriniowo also graced the event.

REFLECTION was first premiered on the 30th of December at Deep End Cinemas in Benin City. “Reflections “ is about a man in his mid fifties faceing his ultimate accountability in his darkest mind. His split personalities would taunt and chastise him for his atrocities in his last hours as he mirrors himself against his alter ego. All his bad deeds would hunt him to self condemnation. It’s a crazy movie, full of suspense and it’s also a thriller.

On the concept of the Movie, the director Mr. Osaretin Festus Isibor said “ I just thought about a crazy idea one cool evening and remembered I
this guy Paul Obazele whom I’ve worked with before and every time he takes Coke, he gets high and he can behave certain ways and I said to myself I’m gonna write a script that will depict this guy’s character. So, I grabbed my iPad immediately. I sat up all night and wrote the script, Reflections and I am glad I did and it turned out to be a really interesting movie”.

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The film recently hit the Cinemas as many fans who watched the most thrilling film gave kudos to all the actors and actress that took a role in the film, Particularly the Actors and actress that took a duo role.

One of the eye witness that Graced the Premiere of “Reflection” said a lot of energy and Ability were pushed into making the film a Blockbuster, therefore describing the work as International standard and the one that will stand the test of time.

Osaretin Festus Isibor who is the founder of Deep End Group of Companies has mostly and heavily delved into the Nigerian entertainment and hospitality industries. He is the CEO Deep End Farms, Deep End Studios, Deep End Records, Deep End Cinemas, Deep End Hotels, Deep End Fun House, Deep End Hunted House, Deep End Villa Obagie.
Osaretin Festus Isibor is a devoted businessman who is so much passionate about people’s happiness and that is why he invested majorly in the fun value chain. He is a film producer, a music expert and an overall entertainment guru.
Reflections will be premiered on Saturday March 16 at Silverbird Cinema, Central Area Abuja by 4pm.

 

Deep End Entertainment premieres Block buster "Reflection"

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