Former Big Brother Naija season 3 housemate, Tope Adebuniyan, popularly known as Teddy A, has revealed how a popular TV host stole his idea for a football podcast after consulting with him.
Teddy A disclosed that he had approached the said TV host sometime last year, proposing a podcast idea that he had developed for IG and YouTube, asking if they could collaborate with a beer brand he was associated with.
Teddy A stated that he requested the TV host to bring on board a major brand he represents, and he agreed to the idea. However, the TV host later gave him excuses as to why the concept could not materialize, and Teddy A concluded that the brand did not endorse the proposal.
In a recent development, Teddy A stumbled upon the TV host hosting a football podcast show on YouTube, which was proudly sponsored by the same beer brand he had approached him with. He expressed his disappointment and felt betrayed by the TV host for taking his idea and working with the brand he had proposed.
He wrote: “Late last year I reached out to a popular TV host about collaborating with me to start a football podcast on IG and YouTube. I asked if he could bring the big brand he represents on board (a beer brand) and he said sure why but great idea fam.
Suddenly baba begin give me excuses and I just knew the idea probably didn’t fly with the supposed brand or they had other ideas.
Fast forward to a few weeks ago and I’m seeing this same guy host a football podcast show on YouTube sponsored by that same beer brand lol”.
The entertainment industry has often faced criticism for promoting plagiarism and copying ideas without giving due credit to the originator. Teddy A’s experience is another reminder of the need for creatives to protect their intellectual property and ensure that they are not taken advantage of by others.
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