Metro Nneoma Anosike: US Based Nigerian Model Sues WEMA Bank For Alleged Illegal Use Of Her Photos

[abujagirl]

Nneoma Anosike, a Nigerian model based in the United States of America, has sued Wema Bank PLC for allegedly using her photos for commercial purposes without authorization.



PREMIUM TIMES reports that Anosike sued the bank through her father, Frank Anosike, who doubles as her lawyer, claiming N97 million as damages. The bank allegedly used her photo for a commercial on social network platform, Instagram, without her consent or authorization from Ford Models Inc, her American management company.

She is claiming that due to mutilation and edition of her professional photo for an advert by WEMA bank, her contract renewal with the American company has been jeopardized. The bank has denied using the her photo for any advertisement purposes or for any commercial gain but for purely free educational purpose under its Corporate Social Responsibility programme.

 

[doe law]

Heheheh. WEMA bank PLC, una know the implication and went ahead to use her photo without her knowledge? Why nahh

 

[vivianp123]

She did the right thing. Next time, they should be careful

 

[charles sinclair]

It's been for wema bank

 

[Dprince90]

Why not ask for her permission first

 

[sokunle AK]

Why use her pic without authorization

 

[curator]

Lol. Why would you release a statement confirming the illegal use of her image? Corporate social responsibility is not her business. They should probably find a new legal team