Entertainment of Friday, 24 May 2019Source: 3news.comGhana to sue producers of Black Panther movieFile PhotoGhana has given a firm indication of initiating a legal action against producers of the popular 2018 American superhero film, Black Panther, over alleged patent and copyright breaches. According to the Ghana National Folklore Board, Marvel Studios, who are the producers of the record breaking film, used the country’s famous and celebrated traditional fabric, Kente, in some of its scenes without appropraite permission. She explained permissions are not required of anyone intending to use any of the Ghanaian symbols and folklore in a customary context or for personal use. “With regards to Black Panther, you know there was a lot of Kente. So they are also part of the foreign claims that we intend to take upon,” acting Director of the National Folklore Board, Nana Adjoa Adobea told Winston Amoah on 3FM’s morning magazine show, Sunrise.

Source: GhanaWeb May 24, 2019 10:44 UTC