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Award-winning actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has expressed her frustration over the high rate of piracy in the Nigerian film industry.

With her new movie, “EverybodyLovesJenifa,” set to hit cinemas on December 13th, Funke urged Nigerians to say no to piracy.

Begging her fans on social media, Funke stated that recording videos at cinemas is a form of piracy that is killing the industry.

She emphasised that she worked hard on her new project and invested significant resources, and is still investing in the movie.

According to her, anyone caught filming will be arrested. 

“Say no to piracy!!! Recording short videos at the cinemas is piracy!!!

Please stop it!!!  Piracy is killing us!! I worked so hard, on this project. Please I’m pleading do not be caught promoting piracy!!! A lot of resources were and are still being invested in the movie Everybodylovesjenifa. Again, do not be caught encouraging piracy. Thank you”, she wrote.

Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele’s anticipated film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” has generated immense excitement, selling out tickets at its UK premiere ahead of its official release.

Funke Akindele expressed her gratitude to fans on Instagram, announcing that the December 20 UK premiere is sold out. 

“Jenifans worldwide, our Dec 20 UK premiere is sold out. I can’t contain my excitement, and I love you all”, she wrote in part.

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Due to overwhelming demand, she assured additional screenings have been arranged, and more screens have been secured to accommodate the high number of requests.

This latest installment in the Jenifa franchise is set to premiere in 10 countries across four continents, marking its first-ever release in regions like India, Sweden, Germany, and Finland.