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The Yoruba Video Film Producers/Marketers Association of
Nigeria (YOVIFPMAN) has placed a “total ban” on two actors – Kunle Afodunrin
(Afod) and Yewande Adekoya – for scrupulous online activities it claims are
inimical to their association.
Passing the sanction for the indefinite ban in a statement
released on Thursday and signed by its chairman, Alhaji Adbulrasaq Abdullahi,
the group disclosed that it is aware of some stakeholders were operating in
manners not in line with the association.
“Now all manners of people are taking the advantage of this
technology enhance window of distribution to load all manner of films on the
internet either censored or uncensored, either legally acquired or not,” the
statement read, identifying Kunle Afod and Yewande Adekoya “as being grossly
involved in this act that is capable of destabilizing the industry which we
have guarded jealously and sustained over the years with huge investments from
various other stakeholders.”
YOVIFPMAN also stated that “members of our association
nationwide have decided to stop all business dealings with Kunkle Afodunrin and
Yewande Adekoya indefinitely at any level in the industry including their
associates.”
Hence, the duo have been indefinitely suspended from
featuring in any movies to be released by YOVIFPMAN members. The association
also directed its members that the duo should also not be used in posters or
promotional materials.
Lamenting the adverse effect of piracy in the industry,
Abdullahi said the Association has done so much, without support from the
Government to fight the scourge of piracy that is impoverishing both the
marketers and distributors and the actors at large.
“Technology is another phase in our industry now. We are not
going to fold our arms and let it be abused. Any of stakeholders that refused
to follow the normal process of releasing Yoruba films into the market will be
sanctioned by our Association.
He also said: “…We will continue to be on the lookout
together with other relevant guilds and association for others who might also
be involved in this shaddy practice as well as actors who partake in such
productions and sanctioned them appropriately for the continued stability in
the industry. Our commitment to the
Yoruba film industry remains unwavering as we continue to maintain a cordial
relationship with all other associations and stakeholders in the industry”
THENATION
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