Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has appreciated a fan of his for going the extra mile to help curb the alarming increase in piracy.
The actor had shared a screenshot of a fan of his who was hoping to watch a pirated version of his latest movie since he couldn’t afford to watch it in the Cinema.
However, another fan chided him or her for such behavior as he promised to give 5 people free tickets to watch the movie.
Reacting to it, Deyemi noted how Nollywood producers, especially newbies like himself and his wonderful partners, try to tell global-level stories, get next to no support from government or financial institutions, and as such, they end up spending all they have to produce these films.
Yet, the same Nigerians, they love to serve have no idea how much damage and loss their participation in piracy causes our industry.
Deyemi appreciated the fan who offered tickets for his kindness, love, and support. He stated that his sweet gesture has made him have hope in Nigerians.
“Nollywood producers, especially newbies like myself and my wonderful partners at @bleedingartproduction who try to tell global-level stories, get next to no support from government, financial institutions (forget all that creative industry fund matter), or even industry players, and we end up spending all we have to produce these films. Yet it seems the same Nigerians we love to serve have no idea how much damage and loss their participation in piracy causes our industry.
@iamjoyessien, thank you for understanding and learning, and @l444nnu, thank you so much for your kindness, love, and support; you have no idea how much you’ve renewed my hope in our people! I am forever grateful!”.
