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
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