Actress Bimbo Ademoye Calls Out Ghanaian TV Stations and YouTube Pirates for Unauthorized Use of Her Movies

Nollywood actress, Bimbo Ademoye, has publicly called out several popular TV stations in Ghana for airing her movies without consent.

The actress, known for her standout performances in hit Nollywood films, expressed her frustration on social media, accusing the stations of showing her films without prior agreement or licensing.

In a series of posts, Ademoye said:

“It’s disappointing to see TV stations in Ghana airing my movies without consent. I have always been supportive of promoting African cinema, but I will not sit by while my intellectual property is misused.”

In addition to her grievances with the Ghanaian TV stations, Ademoye also called out pirates on YouTube for uploading her movies without authorization. The actress highlighted the issue of these illegal uploads using misleading thumbnails and titles to attract clicks, often presenting her films as something they’re not to increase views.

“I’ve seen my films uploaded on YouTube with false titles and thumbnails, just for clickbait. This is not only illegal but highly unethical. My work is my livelihood, and I’m calling on all to respect the rights of filmmakers,” Ademoye added.

Ademoye’s call has drawn attention to the growing issue of piracy in the African entertainment industry. The practice of unauthorized distribution, whether through TV channels or online platforms, undermines the hard work and creativity of actors, filmmakers, and other professionals in the industry.

Industry insiders have echoed the actress’ sentiments, pointing out that piracy not only affects financial returns but also impacts the reputation and recognition of artists.

“We need to start respecting intellectual property. Filmmakers, including Bimbo Ademoye, put years of hard work into these projects. It’s time the industry, governments, and media houses start taking action against piracy,” said an industry source.

The actress has urged both the Ghanaian TV stations and YouTube to address the issue and work with content creators to ensure proper licensing agreements are in place. She emphasized that as an artist, she has the right to control where and how her work is distributed.

“I am open to collaborations and partnerships, but it must be done the right way. We must build a system where creativity is respected, and artists are compensated for their work,” she concluded.

As fans and fellow industry members rally behind her, Bimbo Ademoye’s call for action highlights a growing need for stronger safeguards around intellectual property rights in Africa’s entertainment industry.