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Entertainment
Ini Edo Loses Rights to Netflix's Hit 'Shanty Town' Amidst Legal Battle with Filmmaker Chinenye Nworah
- Cedric Malan
- Aug 10, 2024
In a significant legal ruling, Nollywood star Ini Edo lost her petition over the ownership of the Netflix hit series 'Shanty Town' to filmmaker Chinenye Nworah. The Nigerian Trademark Registry and Nigerian Copyright Commission have upheld Nworah’s rights, affirming her as the legal owner of the series' trademarks and copyrights. The ruling marks a pivotal chapter in the intellectual property dispute.