A man known as Chime Chinedu Abumchukwu, the founder of Ou Travel and Tour, has publicly written a note to Nollywood actress and producer, Omoni Oboli over copyright infringement of his works.
It had been reported that Omoni Oboli had cried out that some Ghanaian TV stations were showing her movies without her permission.
While the dust was yet to settle over the allegations made against the station, the letter Abumchukwu wrote to Oboli surfaced online.
According to him, he got some messages from people, who mistaken him to be Obiora, the person, who alleged that Omoni Oboli copied his work on YouTube.
He asserted that he had to clarify the mix-up but in the process, he also realised that the actress used some of his works which were video clips from ‘Awka’, ‘Amawbia’, and ‘Osumenyi’ in ‘Love in Every Word’.
Stating his demand from the actress, Chime disclosed that Omoni Oboli should acknowledge and respect intellectual properties.
He also added that she should give him proper credit for his work in her film.
Chime further pointed out that if Oboli should do as he has stated, her gesture would be a great opportunity to promote the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria.
Chime affirmed that he was honoured that his works were used in her movie. Recall that Omoni Oboli’s film was pulled down from YouTube over copyright infringement.
In his letter on X, he wrote:
Dear @Omonioboli,
Huge congratulations on getting your movie back online! I’m beyond thrilled for you.
My name is Chime Chinedu Abumchukwu, and I’m the founder of Ou Travel and Tour. Yesterday, I received several messages mistakenly referring to me as Obiora due to a copyright claim on YouTube. After clarifying the mix-up, I realized that my video clips from Awka, Amawbia, and Osumenyi were featured in your movie.
While I’m honored that my work was considered worthy of inclusion, I was surprised to find no credits given at the end. As a content creator who showcases Nigeria’s beauty with little to no support, I believe it’s essential to acknowledge and respect the intellectual property of others.
I’d like to request that you consider giving me proper credit for my work in your movie. This would not only be a kind gesture but also a great opportunity to promote the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria.
Once again, congratulations on your movie’s success! I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing my credits included.
Best regards,
Chime Chinedu Abumchukwu
