Nollywood star Funke Akindele warns against pirating her latest film, Everybody Loves Jenifa. She highlights the damaging effects of piracy on the industry and promises strict measures, including arrests, for violators. Akindele encourages fans to support the film ethically by promoting trailers and enjoying the cinema experience.
Renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has issued a stern warning against pirating her upcoming film, Everybody Loves Jenifa. In a video shared on her Instagram, Akindele cautioned that anyone caught recording the film during screenings would face legal consequences, emphasizing the damaging effects of piracy on the entertainment industry.
The 47-year-old actress appealed to her fans to refrain from recording the movie in cinemas, stressing that piracy not only harms filmmakers but also jeopardizes the livelihoods of actors. Akindele explained that strict security measures are in place at cinemas to catch those attempting to film the movie without permission. She also urged her fans to support the film by sharing its trailers and taking pictures with the promotional standees rather than posting unauthorized footage online.
In her message, Akindele made it clear that while she appreciates her fans' support, filming the movie would only hurt the industry. She noted, "If you want to support me, go to the cinema, take pictures by the stands, and post my trailer and the teasers of the movie." The actress further emphasized that the act of filming the movie constitutes piracy, a crime that undermines the hard work and investment involved in making such films.
Everybody Loves Jenifa features a star-studded cast including Omowunmi Dada, Nancy Isime, Falz, Stan Nze, and Jackie Appiah. The actress hopes her audience will respect the movie's integrity and continue to support the film in ways that do not involve piracy.
