Popular Photographer sues 2face Idibia and Wife, Annie for N120m

A photographer who goes by name, Mr. Emmanuel Okolo, has filed a N120m copyright infringement suit against 2face, and wife, Annie.

The photographer sued the couple and one Mr. Anthonio Anifite before Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos,Punch reports.
He alleged that the defendants made use of some photographs he took at the traditional wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Idibia in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in 2013 without duly attributing the works to him or acknowledging him contrary to an alleged agreement.
He claimed that days after the wedding, Annie called him on the telephone requesting copies of the wedding photographs and that upon sending them to her, Annie complained about the watermark of Papilomenxy studios reflecting on them.
According to the photographer, Annie later sent the 2nd defendant to negotiate with the photographer on the terms that the photographs should be released without watermarks.
The photographer claimed to have then released 355 high-resolution photographs from the wedding to Anifite free of charge on the agreement that whenever and wherever they were used, the copyright would be credited to his company.He, however, claimed that the defendants breached the terms of the signed agreement and went ahead to write ‘2faceonline.com’ across 148 of the photographs that they uploaded on 2face’s official website.The photographer, who described himself as “a certified film maker from the prestigious London Film Academy” and an holder of a Masters of Arts degree from Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, South Wales, United Kingdom, claimed to have suffered general and exemplary damages for which he is seeking N120m compensation from 2face, Annie and Anifite.
They claimed that the photographer crashed into the venue of their traditional wedding, took pictures and circulated same for commercial gains without their permission.
They claimed that upon locating the photographer and expressing their displeasure, he pleaded with them while lamenting that he was hard hit by a downturn in the still photography business and sought any future engagement with them.
They, however, claimed that they told him categorically that the only condition on which they could accept the photographs was for him to remove the watermarks of his company, which he allegedly agreed to.”

The photographer,claimed that the defendants wrote ‘2faceonline.com’ across 148 out of the 355 high-resolution photographs he took at the couple’s wedding and uploaded them on 2face’s official website, thereby denying him credit and referral opportunities.

But the defendants have not only urged Justice Idris to dismiss the photographer’s suit but they also filed a counterclaim wherein they demanded N150m damages from him and his studio.

They claimed that he was not invited but was just “one of the numerous photographers and pseudo-professionals and artisans, who invaded the venue of the ceremonies to eke out a living for themselves without prior consultation with or the consent of the celebrants.”

They claimed that soon after their wedding, they noticed some strange versions of their wedding pictures circulating online with Papilonmexy studio watermark and after painstaking findings, they traced them to the photographer.

They claimed that the photographer forced the photographs on them, saying he wanted to leverage on their popularity to get referrals.

Genevieve Nnaji Confesses : I need a husband

Genevieve Nnaji Star actress, Genevieve Nnaji has finally broken her silence on getting married. In an interview she granted recently, the screen diva confessed that she is looking for a man that she will settle down with as husband and wife.

She also revealed that she has no lover for now, adding that she would prefer to marry a tall man as she is short and would not like to have short children.

That is not all, the actress revealed that contrary to what people think; a lot of men don’t woo her as they are intimidated by her fame. …. She confessed that she wants to marry a man that would be her best friend and confidant. The actress who is about 40years old has an 18years old daughter.

Breaking News : Nigerian Comedian Basketmouth arrested in USA… see what he did

This picture reminds of  an American television sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz, which originally aired on Fox for three seasons between 2003 to 2006.

The Nigerian Comedian, Actor shared this photo and captioned:

Arrested Development.

He’s indeed a Comedian.

The face on this pix though LOL

The Nigerian Comic, Actor, Basketmouth shared this photo and captioned: Arrested Development.

He’s indeed a Comedian. The face on this pix tho LOL

Breaking News : Veteran Nollywood Actress Bukky Ajayi Is Dead, Set To Be Buried Today

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, will be buried today according to Islamic rites, a family source has said.

The late actress, who died today morning at the age of 82, has been active in the Nigerian entertainment industry and enjoyed a career spanning over three decades.

A good health tip today:
See Why you Should Boil Bananas and Drink 

 

We’ve all had those restless nights of tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling, unable to get more than couple hours of shuteye. Irregular sleeping patterns or even insomnia can stem from several different things like depression, stress and anxiety. Certain medications can also cause insomnia.

 Pain medications, antihistamines, and heart and blood pressure medicines are among the many that contribute to sleep loss. Some medications may actually make you drowsy at first, but they can also trigger frequent bathroom trips or anxiety which can further disturb your rest.
Banana Tea For Deep Sleep
Ingredients

• 1 organic banana

• 1 small pot of water

• a dash of cinnamon (optional)

This organic, banana-infused sleep remedy works wonders — and it tastes great too. How does it work? Bananas, especially the peels, are loaded with potassium and magnesium. While magnesium helps prevent sleep disturbances, both magnesium and potassium work together to help relax muscles. In fact, magnesium is the most powerful relaxation mineral known to man!

Please note that bananas which are not organic, are loaded with harmful pesticides, and since we encourage you to eat the boiled peel, it must be chemical-free.

This tea takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed every night before bed.

All you need to do is cut off both ends of the banana and place it, peel and all, into boiling water. Boil it for around 10 minutes. Using a colander, pour the water into a mug. If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle the cinnamon into the tea. Drink it one hour before bed time.

True Love Indeed : See Photos Of 29 year old Nigerian Man Marries 69 year Old European Grandma

When love is involved, age is just a number.Cute!

Now this is for my ladies :See The Everyday Habits That Cause Your Breasts to Sag

By avoiding some everyday habits, you can do your part in keeping breasts young-looking for as long as possible.

1. Wearing a bra that doesn’t fit

2. Smoking

3. Crash dieting

4. Not protecting yourself from the sun

5. Not exercising and adopting bad posture

This habit is more common that one would think. Most bras are made of flexible materials, and over time with normal wear, they will eventually stretch out. But the bra’s primary purpose is to give support. Wearing an ill-fitting bra can contribute to breast sagging as the more your breast bounce around, the more stressed breast skin and collagen become. You need to figure out what your bra size is, so that the cups adequately hold your breasts. About 80% of women are wearing a bra that is not their perfect fit, so make sure you get measured, which can be easily done in a lingerie shop.

Smoking makes the skin lose its natural elasticity, which causes the breasts to drop. It reduces the amount of collagen in the skin and worsens the blood circulation. This makes the skin become weaker and age faster.

Smoking causes a lot of other health issues and you can see for yourself what happens to your lungs if you smoke only 60 cigarettes. If you are a smoker, then I have 5 natural ways to help you quit smoking – they are all scientifically proven.

Having a balanced diet is very important to the health of your breasts. Yo-yo dieting that makes you lose vast amounts of weight quickly, only to put it back on later, puts a strain on your skin tissue. Repeatedly losing and gaining weight has been shown to make your breasts drop. The skin tissue stretches to accommodate the weight gain, but it can’t indefinitely snap back into place when the weight comes back off again. So try to maintain a steady weight or a proper nutrition in a healthy, sustainable way.

Breasts, and cleavage in particular, can get burnt easily and they absorb their share of the sun’s UV rays. This can damage the skin, make it wrinkle and age prematurely. Protect yourself from the sun and don’t over-expose your skin. Also, sunscreens are not the magic solution and I have written before about the potential chemical dangers that lure in some sunscreens, especially the high-factor ones.

It’s important to exercise and keep your chest muscles strong. However, some back-and-forth repetitive motions (like in running) can make your breasts go saggy, as they breakdown breast collagen. Make sure you support your breasts during a high-impact exercise session and pay attention to your posture throughout the day. Walk straight and make your breasts stand up proudly.