Celebrated Nigerian skit maker, Chukwuemeka Ejekwu popularly known as Oga Sabinus has threatened to sue Friesland Foods Wamco Nigeria Plc and UAC Foods Limited for copyright infringement. The two popular food makers have been alleged by the comedian to have used his intellectual properties and renowned catch-phrases to advertise their products without seeking permission from him.
Sabinus said he has briefed his legal about the violation of his copyright. He said UAC used his animated caricature to promote their products, while Friesland Foods use one of his popular lines, ‘Something hooge’ in their ads.
in a viral video, the comedian’s management team demanded the sum of N1 billion from Friesland and N100 million from the sausage-makers, UAC. Sabinus’ legal team gave the companies two weeks to respond or be taken to court.
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