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Actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, has celebrated his daughter, Firdaos Niniolajannah Adebayo’s birthday with a heartfelt message on Instagram.

He shared beautiful photos of his daughter and expressed pride in her growth and achievements.

Femi Adebayo thanked Allah for guiding his daughter as she grew into a wonderful young woman, filling his heart with pride.

He prayed for her continued growth, happiness, and fulfillment of her purpose in life.

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He wrote: “Happy Birthday my dear daughter, you’ve been warming my heart and filling it with pride as you grow into the perfect version of yourself with Allah’s guidance. As you celebrate a new age today, my prayer for you is that Allah keep preserving you to fulfill his promise over your life.

“Happy Birthday @niniolajannah Firdaos Niniolajannah Adebayo, wishing you many happy returns and a new age filled with laughter, love and all-round growth as you fulfill your purpose on Earth.”

Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo, has expressed worry over increasing cases of film piracy in the country.

Adebayo took to his instagram page, @femiadebayosalami, on Tuesday, to narrate his ordeal and how he recently came out victorious in his fight against piracy on one of his movies.

He noted that dividend of the business of filmmaking had not been maximised due to the illegal activities of movie pirates.

Adebayo said: “The Nigerian film industry has experienced exponential growth over the years, but we haven’t been able to maximise the true dividends of this business because of dare devil pirates who benefit where they didn’t sow.

“This is a major reason why investors find it hard to commit their funds to filmmakers. However, through persistence and the use of the legal framework covering intellectual property, we can bring their activities to a gradual halt.

“Several times, I have been a victim of movie pirates and I never spared them. I recently concluded a legal battle with a notable media company that owns a big radio station and also engages in Youtube content distribution.

“During the cinema run of “Survival of Jelili” in 2019, my movie was gathering good numbers at that time. They decided to use my movie poster and title to promote a movie on their platform, thereby deceiving fans and diverting revenue accrued to me.

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“It took 3 years, but my trust in the legal and justice system remained unwavering. With the dedication of our legal team, Bola Adebowale & Co Legal Practitioners, who are seasoned professionals with wealth of experience in handling such cases.

“They presented undeniable evidence, put up a strong argument, and took the case to trial. Their promptness, efficiency, and attention to detail played a huge part in the direction of the case. We won and were awarded a total of Twenty Five Million Naira.

“This isn’t just my win as a filmmaker and content producer but a win for all of Nollywood.”
According to him, filmmakers must be ready to fight intellectual property theft and piracy at all levels.

“Every win brings us closer to protecting and getting the true economic value of our works,” he said.

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Aduke Adebayo, the wife of the award-winning filmmaker Femi Adebayo, has called out online aunties who keep giving her unsolicited advice through her direct messages (DM).

Aduke warned against their double standard narrative in advising her to keep calm, saying she would do what she did with actress Dayo Amusa a thousand times.

Aduke, who is also a food vendor, explained that her recent outburst was aimed at defending her husband, who had been publicly criticized by a colleague; who she thinks should have settled the issue amicably.

She promised to keep blocking those who come to her inbox telling her to back out of her husband’s matter with his colleagues.

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She said: “Dear online aunties, please stop coming to my DM with your double-standard narrative. I’m tired of reading your numerous dumb advice… I’ll do what I did again and again if your favourite goes the same route, I wonder why you all think it’s okay for her to publicly call out a colleague ( when she could have easily put a call through) and subjected him to PUBLIC criticism but it’s not okay for his wife to publicly stand up for him. Isn’t that funny? Just stop sending those DMs. I’m tired of blocking.”

The Nation reported that the drama started when actress Dayo Amusa reacted after the famous crossdresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky named the best-dressed female at the movie premiere of Eniola Ajao’s Ajakaju.

Actor Jide Awobona has stylishly weighed into the social media saga between his colleagues, Dayo Amusa and Femi Adebayo.

Taking to his Instagram page to share a cryptic message, he stated that he hopes the brouhaha buttresses his point that true love is beyond happy birthday on feed posts and partying together.

He said there was no real love on the street, asking God for help.

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He stated: “I hope all these brouhaha will help to buttress my point that TRUE LOVE is beyond” HAPPY BIRTHDAY” on feed posts, partying together and all there is no real love on that street. God help me, your love is sufficient for me”.

The Association of Yoruba African Men Entertainment Kings, popularly known as AFRIMEK, has issued a public statement following the controversy surrounding Femi Adebayo.

In the statement released by the association’s public relations officer, Adeniyi Johnson, they defended Femi Adebayo, who holds the position of Mayor within the organisation.

The association highlighted Adebayo’s integrity, dignity, and adherence to positive values and social norms.

According to AFRIMEK, Femi Adebayo was merely tasked with announcing the winner for Best Dressed at the event and was not involved in the selection process.

They emphasised that the entertainment industry thrives on creativity and strategic business approaches, which often generate expected attention.

AFRIMEK also pointed out that Adebayo’s religious convictions, particularly during the holy month, would have precluded his involvement in any controversial activities.

The statement reads: “To the general public, in retrospect to the recent buzz and news going on online about the Amiable MAYOR of our honourable club AFRICAN MEN ENTERTAINMENT KINGS CLUB (AFRIMEK), FEMI ADEBAYO SALAMI!! We would like to sensitize the entire public that our honourable Mayor is a man of integrity, class, and honour who stands and upholds all positive values and etiquette of normal human beings.

“Sequel to the announcement he made at the movie premiere, he was basically called upon to announce the winner for best dressed at the event. Note that he wasn’t part of the selection team, as a form of honour he was called upon to announce without prior notice!!

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“Need we remind you that this is an entertainment world where creativity comes and business strategies are generated, the anticipated buzz is gotten as expected!!

“Knowing FEMI ADEBAYO for who he is and his religious belief he will never do what is against the will of Allah, especially at this time considered a holy month!! We implore all concerned parties to sheath their sword and allow peace to reign!!!! ADENIYI JOHNSON PRO.”