StarCity Multimedia Limited has reaffirmed its position regarding the copyright ownership, redevelopment and authorised distribution of the film DOUBLE DECOY, asserting its ownership of the film’s copyright and exclusive economic rights pursuant to Section 28 of the Copyright Act, 2022, subject to applicable agreements and the provisions of the Act.
In a public notice issued on 16 October 2026, the company clarified that the released version of DOUBLE DECOY comprises approximately 75 percent newly produced footage directed by Oluwafemi Isaac Akinsipe, Principal Director, alongside less than 30 percent original footage associated with Nnamdi E. Odunze and Edna C. Njoku, who served as Unit Directors.
According to StarCity Multimedia Limited, the film’s credits reflect the respective contributions of the individuals involved, subject to applicable rights and agreements.
The company further confirmed that Circuits TV is authorised to distribute DOUBLE DECOY, stating that it has the authority to grant the distribution authorisation.
StarCity Multimedia Limited also affirmed its commitment to addressing third-party claims in accordance with its applicable contractual obligations.
In the same notice, StarCity Multimedia Limited called on all persons concerned to desist from unlawful interference with the authorised distribution or commercial exploitation of the film.
The company stated that it reserves the right to approach a court of competent jurisdiction to seek appropriate legal remedies under applicable law in the event of such unlawful interference.
The notice was jointly issued by Dixon Igoni and Igoni Igoni, both identified as Executive Producers.
StarCity Multimedia Limited maintains that the distribution and commercial exploitation of DOUBLE DECOY should proceed in accordance with its asserted rights, applicable agreements and the law.
Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.
