Jim Iyke, the Nollywood actor, has addressed the removal of his movie ‘Light In The Dark’ from YouTube.
The film, which was originally posted on March 18, had garnered over 600,000 views before being taken down.
In a recent Instagram post, the actor cum filmmaker revealed that YouTube removed the movie due to one of the scenes being deemed inappropriate.
Iyke appreciated his team’s efforts, describing their hard work and dedication as “inestimable.”
The actor said that despite the setback, he remains undeterred. He also announced that a new YouTube link for the movie is now available and urged viewers to watch and share.
The new link, which was posted on March 31, has raked in less than 50,000 views as of Wednesday evening.
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“Hey everyone, The original version of our movie “LIGHT IN THE DARK” on JIMIYKE TV was taken down. They deemed one of the scenes inappropriate from feedback received. It has been challenging, to say the least,” he wrote.
“Over 600k views accumulated in a few days. The time, effort, and passion my team put into these projects is inestimable. But I’m not deterred. My energy has always stemmed from positivity and a winners mentality.
“A new version is up now, and I need as many people as possible to watch, share, and spread the word. If you supported the first one, or if you missed it—this is your chance to help keep the project alive.
“We’ve been down this road before. Your support and goodwill win the day eventually. I cannot thank you enough for everything. Every view, every share, and every comment makes a huge difference.”
Watch the movie below:
Many Nigerian actors now opt to release their movies on YouTube rather than in traditional cinemas or popular streaming platforms like Netflix. This shift in strategy is driven by the desire to reach a wider audience and monetize content more effectively.
YouTube provides a more accessible and affordable distribution channel. It also eliminates the need for costly cinema releases or negotiating with streaming giants.
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