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  • Nollywood creators clash as Christmas film dispute triggers a new copyright storm

    Nollywood creators clash as Christmas film dispute triggers a new copyright storm

    Figures cited by Ripples Nigeria show Nollywood is in a fresh copyright dispute after filmmaker Lily Perez accused another production of copying significant elements from her Christmas film.

    The story has reignited industry debate about originality, enforcement, and how YouTube-era distribution changes the speed and scale of disputes.

    Both sides are making public claims, and audiences are now asking for clear evidence rather than vague allegations.

    • Leadership (denial statement): ““The allegations… are false and… baseless.””
    • Lily Perez (Instagram statement): ““I have documentary evidence…””

    Echotitbits take: Digital distribution amplifies disputes before courts can. Watch for formal filings, takedown actions, and side-by-side proof that can be independently assessed—otherwise it stays in the rumour-and-reaction lane.

    Source: Ripples Nigeria — Jan 3, 2026 — https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/nollywood-hit-by-copyright-storm-as-filmmakers-clash-over-christmas-movie/

    Ripples Nigeria
    Jan 3, 2026
    Photo Credit: Ripples Nigeria

  • SZA blasts the White House over song use in pro-ICE clip, calls it ‘evil’ and ‘boring’

    SZA blasts the White House over song use in pro-ICE clip, calls it ‘evil’ and ‘boring’

    Photo credit: Variety (Instagram post referencing Variety coverage)

    According to Variety, SZA criticised the White House after her song was used in a pro-ICE social media post, describing the tactic as ‘evil’ and ‘boring’.

    The backlash spread quickly across entertainment media as artists and fans debated consent, political messaging, and the ethics of repurposing pop culture for government content.

    The story gained extra heat as outlets tracked the reaction cycle, including follow-up statements and broader comparisons to earlier music-use controversies.

    • Rolling Stone (website): “…calling their post ‘evil and boring.’”
    • Billboard (website): “White House Responds to SZA…”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: This is bigger than one clip—it’s a collision between culture and messaging power. When artists push back, the next phase is usually legal and commercial: clearer licensing terms, faster takedown demands, and public positioning by brands that partner with artists. Watch for whether more musicians join in, and whether platforms tighten rules on how official accounts use copyrighted music.

    Source: Rolling Stone Australia— 2025-12-10 — https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sza-blasts-white-house-snl-song-ad-88609/

    2025-12-10