Lai Mohammed Endorses Use Of Barcode In Nigeria Movie & Music to Fight Piracy

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has endorsed the use of barcode in Nigerian movies and music as a measure to protect intellectual properties from undue exploitation.

The Minister, who was responding to a request to that effect by the Caretaker Committee of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja on Friday, advised the Association to also liaise with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and other regulatory bodies to ensure the success of the new measure.

"You asked that we make a declaration making it illegal for NTA, FRCN and other radio and television stations from using any music or movie, which is not barcoded...I think what we should do is to work through the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), NCC and other regulatory bodies," he said.

"I'm Being Professional, Not A Prostitute" - Actress Defends Baring Her Breasts in Nollywood Movie

Our movie industry has no doubt stepped up their game with a lot of top notch professional actors in the block.

Many of their movies have won local and international awards and have also premiered in foreign cinemas.

In a matter of few years the industry might just be among the best in the world.

After suffering massive backlash for baring her breasts in an upcoming movie, upcoming Nollywood actress, Peace Maria Francis, has come out to defend herself. 

In an interview with Nollywood Insider, the actress who is from Akwa Ibom said: “Show me love and appreciation, and not condemnation. This is about my profession and I want to express myself better as it should be done, in my acting career.” 

The Craziest Thing I’ve Ever Done - Ini Edo

Sexy and pretty prolific Nollywood actress, Ini Edo’s life in Nollywood started with a school strike, when she went with a friend to an audition for a role in the movie “Child of Destiny”. However, her breakout role came when she acted in the film, ‘World Apart’(2004) and since then she has not looked back, going on to act in more than 100 films such as ‘Games women Play’, ‘Games Men Play’ and the sequel ‘Reloaded’.
Ini Edo has gone ahead to become a household name in the Nigerian movie industry and one of the top paid female actresses. She became a producer in 2010 when she co-produced and starred in a film, ‘Memories of my Heart’ with Emem Isong.

ANGEL WORKS MOVIE REVIEW: HALF OF A YELLOW SUN

Directed by Biyi Bamidele. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Onyeka Onwenu, Genevieve Nnaji and OC Ukeje.

Expectations are running high for this movie among fans of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and particularly Nigerian audiences, who will have to wait another two weeks for general release, risking a field day by the country's rampant pirate DVD industry.

It brings to the big screen Adichie's Orange Prize-winning novel, and also stars the "man of the moment" Chiwetel Ejiofor, who partnered with the Oscar-winning Lupita Nyong'o to such stunning effect in the recent movie "12 Years a Slave".

Rita Dominic's Movie - The Meeting Selected For Pan African Film Festival 2014

The Meeting, a movie produced by Nigeria's Rita Dominic has been selected for the 2014 Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, California taking place in February. Follow Me On Twitter & Instagram: @effiongeton

Photo: Nollywood Actresses Pose Half Nude On Movie Poster

Things are happening in Naija ooo.... The boldness is getting to another level. Kids are going to see this poster on the streets! Follow Me On Twitter & Instagram: @effiongeton

JJ Okocha Is Not Involved In The Majek Fashek Movie Project - Charles Novia

Popular Nollywood filmmaker, Charles Novia has disclaimed legendary football player, Austin JJ Okocha’s involvement in the Majek Fashek’s life movie. See part of His statement and tweets below:

“My attention has been drawn to a story which is gaining lying grounds on major blogs and sites about Football Legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, involved in the production of The Majek Fashek movie written by me and starring Francis Duru.

Some online writers will go to hell! There's no truth in the rumours that I'm teaming with Jay Jay Okocha for the Majek Movie!
— charles novia (@charlesnovia) August 31, 2013

I have never met Jay Jay in my life and don't intend to over this movie project. The Majek movie is solely my project
— charles novia (@charlesnovia) August 31, 2013