Canada-based writer Jude Idada has accused Nollywood producer, director and actor, Omoni Oboli of copying his script for her new film, Okafor’s Law which is set to make its world debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Idada told TNS that Omoni’s 2014 Being Mrs Elliot is also an idea she lifted directly from him without giving him due credit.
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I stand with Jude Idada a zillion percent on this. He is one of the few Nigerian "unsung heroes" when it comes to thorough scriptwriting and directing. His storytelling will literally hold you spellbound; I couldn't resist collaborating with him on a couple of projects. You have NO RIGHT to plagiarise his scripts or anyone else's for that matter and then go ahead to make yourself famous with them without giving him any acknowledgement. Barawo! That is EVIL and SELFISH. You underestimate a very intelligent man who knows how to invoke the full dose of "Okafor's Law" (pun intended) on you and ensure that "Mrs Elliott" (pun intended again) is duely divorced. Cases like these make me miss Efere Ozako even more. I still do not know an entertainment lawyer as good as he was. God is not asleep. #IStandWithJudeIdada#GiveHonourToWhomIsDue
*I hope Omoni will respond to this allegation through her PR..I am one of her die hard fans and feel sad that she is being called out.....This is bad for her business!
Ghen-Ghen!
ReplyDeleteE done happen
Omoni, we the members of bvn expect your robust response
Dude is stupid...!!!!
DeleteWhat was he waiting to produce the said movies?
They will soon steal his destiny
Viv ur stupidity and illiteracy gets worse by the day... Ewwww
DeleteViv he is a script writer not a producer. Its his work and what he does is write while others act, direct, produce etc. He is d story on paper.
DeleteHope I broke it down enof for u.
Ur understanding is amazing.
Mrs Power ' her understanding is amazing' ke or you mean to say the bottom less depth of her stupidity. Ive never seen anyone who carries stupidity with such pride like a badge of honour. Smh
DeleteAbeg she had no right to plagiarize somebody else's intellectual property, if this is true. And she didn't acknowledge the person even as she garnered enough publicity for the said movies?? C'mon now.
DeleteShe was always updating her SM about her huge sales at the cinemas. So How do you think the brain behind it will feel?? Na wa o
Lolzzz @ carries stupidity with such pride like a badge of honour..kai!! Naija can yab
DeleteGhen! Ghen!
ReplyDeleteI believe the guy..
DeleteHmmm Omoni is in deep shit if truly the writer is right.
ReplyDeleteGood for them
ReplyDeleteEayaaaa
ReplyDeleteIt's my birthday today! Yaaaaay! Thankful for life, family, clothes on my back, roof over my head. God be praised
DeleteDia tea cup not mine
ReplyDeleteI have always known Omonu as an empty brained human.
ReplyDeleteWas surprise to see her movie as a best seller.
Stop stealing abi plagiarism.
Baby stop throwing stones
DeleteIdeato same here, Omoni that cannot act was shocked when I heard she did good movies,they always steal people,s stories sha.
DeleteAnon14:36- the fact that she's bad in acting doesn't mean she's not a good script writer. I can't Afro save my life but in my head I've conjured a lot of movies that sometimes I wish I was in entertainment.
DeleteEgor too should make sure this is verified before she starts insulting someone anyhow. Very unprofessional for someone in the industry. You can give news without being biased and insultive.
Anon 13:17
DeleteOkay boo. Accept the boo if you're not an uncle gwezz
True, there are so many actors who aren't good in acting but are better producers/ script writers.
DeleteA good example is that Kunle Afolayan guy. Dude can't act but he produces good movies.
* I can't act to save my life
DeleteNawa but there ain't no smoke without fire...I feel for her though but she's educated enough to know that plagiarism if found guilty is no joke it will cost her tons of money if the guy decides to sue.Omoni if you been really thief o just use wisdom and book a quiet flight to canada and jejely sort this out with that dude.
ReplyDeleteHahahahahaha @ book a quiet flight to Canada.
DeleteAnd no,I don't agree there is no smoke without fire. Not all the time.
Sometimes it's just a misty or cloudy weather and no smoke. Lol
...but why does Egor's call out come across like she already has some personal 'ish with Omoni? With the name calling and all. Hope the matter gets resolved...
ReplyDeleteThank you. Looks like she's been waiting for this day
DeleteThank goodnes someone else noticed.
DeletePersonal vendetta?
Gbam!!!
DeleteI think she's naturally this way.... Dunno why.
DeleteIf there is no personal issue here, I totally feel sorry for her enemy.
Ah didn't even know it was the "almighty Egor" until I read this. Had to scroll back to see the poster. Very typical of her though. Lol
Deletechoi!!! Drama loading ghen ghen ghen ghen!!!
ReplyDeletecant wait for this ogbonge drama about to start.
omoni oboli no fall hand ooooh.
*hangs leg on the window*
Na wah oh!!!
ReplyDeleteLemme wait for her response
This Egor is crazy sha. Lmao @ Barawo
ReplyDeletePersonal vendetta. Eheheh
DeleteMy own okafor's law...! I first quoted it on this blog last year and people were say, 'what's this one ssying'. Okafor's law is real and it has made me keep away from my former gfs since I married. I didn't even know that someone is using the concept to make a movie
ReplyDeleteOlodo! we talked about it on this blog 2years ago. With people asking what it means and Irene B explaining. Keep falling your hand
DeleteOkafor's law is not yours oga. Na today okafor's law start to exist?
DeleteI didn't read it,can someone explain what okafor's law is?
DeleteSince the days of GCE, it has been existence.
DeleteLMAO. I'm actually waiting for the people that wrote those scrpts for him will step forward. Because I am 100% sure that omoni couldn't have written those scripts.
ReplyDeleteFor her*
DeleteOmoni is not smart enough to write such movies..been waiting for this..she should learn to give credite to whom it's due
DeleteMy own okafor's law...! I first quoted it on this blog last year and people were say, 'what's this one ssying'. Okafor's law is real and it has made me keep away from my former gfs since I married. I didn't even know that someone is using the concept to make a movie
ReplyDeleteWait, what?!!
ReplyDeleteHow come he's just speaking up now?
Well, I have no thoughts on this till I read from Omoni.
#WhiteDiamondOut
How come he's just saying it now?
ReplyDeleteExactly my tought as well
DeleteMaybe they promised to pay him,and after trying all means to get his money secretly,he decided to use SM.
DeleteMy thought.
Abeg give credit. Una too like oshofrey.
ReplyDeleteSo he is just coming out now, bad blood here and there trying to dis-credit the hardworking womans work. Yes I hope yall know there are two sides to a story and learn to never run into conclussion without hearing the second persons story
ReplyDeleteIf the movie wasn't a hit, will he come out and talk nonsense. If you are good as you claim you are, your work should speak for you. #anotherblackface
ReplyDeleteThat's how somebody claimed Afolayan's CEO and one other movie he did were plagiarized too o. But they claim he extracted from some nollywood movies.
DeleteEnd time Gej
ReplyDeleteLol
DeleteYou are a very crazy somborri
I love Omoni Eboli and i expect her or her P.R to reply to this big allegation immediately. If the scripts were written by her or someone else, they should bring out prove.
ReplyDeleteThis is not a good one.
Egor, hope you've confirmed before posting. Lol @Barawo
ReplyDeleteThis kind of thing is avoidable if she had done the right thing. People don't normally forget things like this, that's why I usually watched the end of any movie to see the names of the script writer/story teller incl the cast(s).
Omoni should quietly settle whatever is the problem asap before tweeting or posting on her walls.
#PlagiarismScandal
#ThatsDeep
Come o.... this is the 2nd time Omoni is being called out for copyrighting people's work o... Shei she responded to the last callout. She should respond to this one o....Once is a mistake....2,3x... haba mbanu... Omoni, make e no be say you dey thief thief people work pass am off as your own oh...thats not good. and you are taking food off peoples mouth... naaah. not good at all
ReplyDeleteExactly my tots how come he is just speaking out now.hungry script writter abeg take several seats and stop trying 2 use omoni 2 be famous.jealous pple everywhere
ReplyDeleteLet them sort themselves out....
ReplyDeleteThis story has being hush hush of her "stealing" someone's script. Finally it's out loud.. nne bia defendia onwe gi
ReplyDeleteWhat is the movie 'Okafor's law all about?
ReplyDeleteBut what is Egors own? She comes across as a jealous and bitter rival. Why is she crying more than the bereaved though?
ReplyDeleteSo why is the Jude of a man coming out now? Why didnt he come out when mrs elliot was released? Why take so long? Abeg make the man shift jare! Enemies of progress.
ReplyDeleteBut what is Egors own? She comes across as a jealous and bitter rival. Why is she crying more than the bereaved though?
ReplyDeleteThis is some serious ish
ReplyDeleteEyah,
ReplyDelete...serious matter ooooo
ReplyDeletebut there are 2 sides to every coin... Egor go n find somewhere to seat down, stop drinking panadol for anoda man's headache...
if u have any ish with Omoni then say it our clearly and stop hiding behind anoda man's case.
Omoni darling please lets hear you side mbok
If this is really true, Omoni needs to pay this guy. Short it now before it blows out of proportion. Funny it might be that the guy just wanted recognition for his work period.
ReplyDeleteThank you my dear! The problem we have in this country is that our mentality has been marred by years of living in a country where nothing works... The man might just be seeking recognition for his work and not even money... It can be super annoying for someone not to recognise your effort especially since the movie seems to be a success.. I see nothing wrong in what he did..
DeleteAnd Jude is a beautiful writer. And yes he's my friend.Coming back when I verify this story. That's how I just missed attending TIFF.
ReplyDeleteYes, this is so TRUE .
ReplyDeleteOMONI OBOLI Has started again with her PUBLICITY STUNT, same way she used people's head to sell WIVES on strike, all of you na fools, so una never know omoni's style to market her movie, okafors law looks dry ,so she's looking for a way to cheat people again
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