Juliet Ibrahim Speaks Out: “I Stand in Solidarity with Omoni Oboli and Bimbo Ademoye” — Ghanaian Actress Condemns Growing Piracy in Media Industry

Ghanaian actress, filmmaker, and media personality Juliet Ibrahim has taken a bold stance against the rising wave of intellectual property theft and piracy in Ghana’s media industry, lending her voice to what is quickly becoming a continent-wide conversation.

In a public statement shared on her social media platforms, Ibrahim declared her full support for Nigerian filmmakers Omoni Oboli and Bimbo Ademoye, both of whom have recently called out TV stations and YouTube content pirates for unauthorized use of their creative works.

“I stand in solidarity with fellow filmmakers Omoni Oboli and Bimbo Ademoye, who are also raising their voices against this growing trend of intellectual theft,” Ibrahim wrote.
“Our creativity is not free for exploitation. It’s time we demand proper licensing, recognition, and compensation for our work.”

The actress’ statement adds a powerful voice to a growing movement among African creatives who are pushing back against systemic piracy and content abuse — especially within television networks and digital platforms.

Omoni Oboli and Bimbo Ademoye recently made headlines for exposing unauthorized broadcasts of their movies on Ghanaian TV stations and misleading reuploads on YouTube. The incidents have sparked anger and concern among filmmakers, who say the repeated abuse of their content threatens the livelihood of an entire industry.

“We put our heart, soul, and money into making these films. The least we deserve is respect for our intellectual property,” Bimbo Ademoye said earlier this week.

Juliet Ibrahim, who has worked across both Ghanaian and Nigerian film industries, stressed the urgent need for regional media regulations, better enforcement, and stronger penalties for piracy.

“We need collaborative efforts between filmmakers, governments, and media regulators across West Africa. Piracy is killing our industry,” she added.

She also called on digital platforms like YouTube and Facebook to do more to monitor and take down stolen content, while encouraging content creators to speak up and hold distributors accountable.

As the issue garners wider attention, several African actors and directors have rallied in support of the movement, using hashtags like #ProtectAfricanContent, #StopPiracyNow, and #SupportNollywoodAndGhallywood.

Juliet Ibrahim’s call for solidarity reflects a growing realization among African creatives: if the continent’s booming entertainment industry is to survive and thrive, intellectual property must be protected at all costs.