Nigerian actress and producer Bimbo Ademoye has issued a stern warning to Ghanaian television stations against airing her movies without her consent.
In a strongly-worded message shared on social media, Bimbo expressed her frustration over the unauthorized use of her creative works and thumbnails.
“PSA!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! I hate that I have to do this, but my blood, sweat, tears, hard work, money, and sleepless nights will not be enjoyed by someone else! As it is now, there are already two channels that have stolen my title and my poster for about two to three days now — they’re Nollynew Series TV and Nolly Specials. (Guys, please help me report their channels). It is very unfair that we’d work day and night, and one evil demon would come and reap where they didn’t sow. This time I will not take it,” she wrote.
The actress made it clear that she has not authorized any individual or platform in Ghana to broadcast her productions.
She emphasized that while she had previously considered a more collaborative approach, the continued disregard for intellectual property rights has pushed her to adopt a firmer stance.
“You lift my films and put them on your channels — have I given you permission? Initially, I was considering talking to management, striking a revenue split deal or other negotiations. But on second thought, no. Don’t put my movies up.”
She added that if she has to petition the office of President Mahama to eradicate the canker, she would.
Bimbo Ademoye joins a growing list of African filmmakers taking a stand against copyright infringement and the unauthorized distribution of their work across borders.
She follows in the footsteps of fellow Nollywood stars Ruth Kadiri and Omoni Oboli, who also recently raised similar concerns.
