Famous Nigerian skit maker and comedian Sabinus l on Monday slammed a one billion naira suit against Friesland Campina WAMCO Nigeria PLC for unauthorized use of his trademark ‘something hooge’
The Rivers State-born comedian Chukwu Emeka Emmanuel also went further to demand the sum of N100m from UAC Foods for using his animated image in an advert for the Gala sausage roll.
Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, Oga Sabinus’ manager Nwabufo Micheal said that contrary to news making the rounds, his client Mr. Sabinus did not sue the companies, his talent management agency sued the companies on behalf of the comedian.
“There is no way the brands will not still come to me because I manage the best of the best content creators; people should stop tackling Sabinus and face the management that sued the companies.”
Mr Micheal also said the lawsuit is not about individual talent but for everyone who benefits from the skit-making industry.
”I used to be in the modelling industry. Sometimes, a brand will use a model for three years without paying anything for them.”
The talent manager said he is seeking justice for his client Mr. Sabinus and has sent the necessary letters through his lawyers.
”It’s time to hold the brands that use our materials without any form of compensation, payment, or a contract agreement knowing full well that intellectual property theft and infringement is a punishable offences by the law, I and my entire team, “Mike Premium Talent Management”, will chase this particular offence to the end,” he said.
