Nollywood star Ini Edo has recently lost ownership rights to the popular Netflix series ‘Shanty Town’ to filmmaker Chinenye Nworah.
The dispute began when Ini Edo and Minini Empire Productions Limited filed a petition against Nworah and her production company Giant Creative Media Limited over trademark rights.
Despite their efforts, the Nigerian Copyright Commission and Nigerian Trademark Registry ruled in favor of Nworah, stating that the petition was baseless.
This legal victory solidified Nworah’s ownership of the trademarks and copyrights associated with ‘Shanty Town’.
Reacting to the victory, Nworah’s lawyer, Olisa Agbakoba explained that “the successful defence of these claims highlights the importance of protecting creative works and ensuring fair compensation for artists.”
