In a significant legal victory, Chinenye Nworah and her production company, GCM Giant Creative Media Limited, have been declared the rightful owners of the trademarks for the popular Netflix series “Shanty Town” and “Scar.”
The decision came after a lengthy intellectual property dispute with Nollywood actress Ini Edo and Minini Empire Productions Limited (MEP), which began on January 10, 2024.
The Nigerian Trademark Tribunal officially ruled in favor of Nworah on July 18, 2024, dismissing the petition filed by Edo and MEP.
This ruling affirms Nworah’s ownership of the series, leaving the future of its highly anticipated second season more certain.
Additionally, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) upheld the validity of the copyright certificates issued to Nworah on July 24, 2024.
Edo’s petition challenging these copyrights was dismissed, further solidifying Nworah’s legal standing.”Shanty Town,” directed by Dimeji Ajibola, is a six-part crime thriller that follows a group of young women coerced into sex work by powerful men.
The series, released on January 20, 2023, became a massive hit, featuring a star-studded cast including Chidi Mokeme, Ini Edo, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Nse Ikpe Etim, Sola Sobowale, Nancy Isime, Shaffy Bello, and Mercy Eke.
