Popular Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has shared her heartbreak after her film Secret Keeper was removed from YouTube. The takedown, triggered by a copyright claim from Diamond Films, left her shocked and deeply hurt.
A Painful Notification
Etinosa posted her reaction on Instagram. She explained that she had poured her ideas, money, time, sweat, and heart into the project. For her, Secret Keeper was more than just a video. It was the result of years of dreaming, months of planning, and countless sleepless nights.
Her Emotional Response
She questioned the motives behind the takedown. Etinosa insisted that the complainant had no right to claim ownership of the film.
“I just got the most painful notification ever. My film — Secret Keeper that I poured my ideas, my money, time, and sweat, and every piece of my heart into — was unfairly taken down by someone who has no right to claim it.”
She called out Diamond Films directly, saying she was “dying to know why” they would do such a “wicked thing.”
About the Movie
Secret Keeper premiered on Etinosa’s YouTube channel, EtinosaTV. It featured Nollywood stars Nosa Rex and Mercy Isoyip. The film had started gaining attention before the takedown occurred.
Conclusion
Etinosa Idemudia’s emotional response to the removal of Secret Keeper is a reminder of the struggles Nollywood creators face in the digital age. Her story reflects the passion, sacrifice, and vulnerability behind every film.
For Nollywood to grow globally, creators like Etinosa need fairer systems that protect their work and allow their stories to reach audiences without unnecessary obstacles.
