Nigerian actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has revealed how strategic planning and strong partnerships helped curb piracy following the release of his latest film, Ageshinkole 2, which has recorded impressive commercial success.
In an interview, Adebayo explained that the responsibility of preventing piracy was largely managed by Circuit TV, one of the project’s collaborators.
According to him, the approach proved effective, with the film reportedly grossing over N400 million within its first 12 days of release.
Speaking on the process, he said, “Piracy was fully handled by circuit TV. They have an extremely wonderful structure in which the content they have can be pirated. Then with Blue Pictures, my distributor, we brought together our experience and we had no doubts that with our logistics and framework, we would get it right.”
The filmmaker also highlighted the role of Blue Pictures, noting that the combined expertise of all partners played a key role in the smooth execution of the project.
In December 2025, Adebayo announced Ageshinkole 2: King of Thieves 2, introducing a Community Cinema tour across Nigeria. The unconventional release strategy was aimed at bringing the film directly to grassroots audiences while also reducing the risks associated with illegal distribution, rather than relying solely on traditional cinema screenings.
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He described the initiative as a way of giving back to fans and rethinking film distribution by engaging viewers in their local communities.
Prompt News reports Adebayo further noted that the sequel builds on the success of the original Ageshinkole franchise, offering richer storytelling, heightened suspense, and deeper drama rooted in cultural themes. The community screenings were scheduled to run through December 2025 and into early January 2026.
