SPECULATIONS are rife that the once harmonious relationship between the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood and its counterpart, Ghana’s Ghollywood,is currently under threat as the movie marketers under the aegis of Film, Video Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (FVPMAN) has placed embargo on Ghanaian films with effect from the end of this month.
The association has also resolved to halt the distribution of films produced by non-professionals. It insists that if such film(s) must be distributed at all, its right of ownership should be transferred to its members on negotiation.
The FVPMAN chairman, Onitsha branch, Mr. Uzo Godson Nwosu who confirmed this development to HVP, said this position was taken after the association’s general meeting last weekend in Onitsha.
According to him, the decision became necessary following the position taken by their Ghanaian counterparts who have banned the distribution of Nigerian films in their country long time ago.
His words, “starting from the first week of August, no Ghanaian film will be allowed to enter the Nigerian market again. We have resolved that no Ghanaian film will be distributed within our controlled market. Our Ghanaian counterparts have long stopped distributing our films in their country, and given this development, we have no choice than to reciprocate the gesture.” FVPMAN boss stated.
Nwosu who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Guinks Investment said any of their members who failed to compile with this new order will either be prosecuted or have his goods confiscated by the association.
The marketer said the association is finalising plans to storm Ghana any moment from now, particularly to confront those local television stations who are illegally airing Nigerian films without obtaining permission from the right owners.
Also, given the problem associated with “second tier market”(where a producer is compelled to observe a three-month grace before releasing his film into the market in a large quality), Nwosu said the association has decided to reversed the trend.
Film owners, according to him, are now free to release their films into the market without necessarily observing the mandatory three months grace before doing so.
They will also be required to obtain censors’ board and copy right commission’s documents in addition to registering the film with the sum of N10,000 with the FVPMAN.
“In order to move the association forward, we have resolved to address the problem of second tier market.” FVPMAN boss further stated.
Posted: at 24-06-2012 07:59 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
America= Hollywood, India= Bollywood, Nigeria= Nollywood, Ghana= Gollywood, Cameroon= Camawood, Togo= Togowood, BIAFRA= IGBOWOOD,. Now wood to cook has become very expensive.
Posted: at 24-06-2012 10:01 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
aso4life1 at 24-06-2012 10:18 AM (12 years ago) (m)
Quote from: Neglito on 24-06-2012 10:01 AM
America= Hollywood, India= Bollywood, Nigeria= Nollywood, Ghana= Gollywood, Cameroon= Camawood, Togo= Togowood, BIAFRA= IGBOWOOD,. Now wood to cook has become very expensive.
Guy you never finish, what of Deltanwood, Ooduawood, Arewa wood and so on....no more wood to build house again oooo, what will be the plight of the villagers who really need the woods? na wa oo
if u attack my papa house, I'll retaliate but if you are peace loving,I will embrace you
Posted: at 24-06-2012 10:18 AM (12 years ago) | Hero
ajayi9ice at 24-06-2012 01:24 PM (12 years ago) (m)
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Guy you never finish, what of Deltanwood, Ooduawood, Arewa wood and so on....no more wood to build house again oooo, what will be the plight of the villagers who really need the woods? na wa oo
U guys got me cracking
Posted: at 24-06-2012 01:24 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
ZION7ZION at 24-06-2012 02:31 PM (12 years ago) (m)
the ghananians must be out of their minds to ban nigerian movies, Nigerian movies are hot cake all over the world, if we ban their movies how are they going to survive, in terms of entertainment, they always like to rub shoulders with us at any opportunity, but thank God say Naija have a way to put them in order.
Posted: at 24-06-2012 02:31 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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