Ghana Vows Action After Nigerian Actress Bimbo Ademoye’s Piracy Claims Go Viral

/ Minister Sam George and Film Authority CEO Kafui Danku promise swift response to alleged unauthorized broadcast of Nollywood films

• Bimbo Ademoye accuses multiple Ghanaian TV stations of airing her films without consent.

• Minister Sam George and Kafui Danku commit to enforcing intellectual property rights.

• Viral debate erupts after influencer Miz Debbie controversially defends unauthorized broadcasts as “free promo.”

Authorities in Ghana respond to viral claims by Bimbo Ademoye over rampant
film piracy in the country.

The Ghanaian government is stepping in after Nigerian actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye raised serious allegations of copyright infringement, claiming that several Ghanaian television channels have been airing her movies without her consent.

The actress took to social media to call out the unauthorized use of her work, tagging key officials like Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, and National Film Authority CEO Kafui Danku. Her posts quickly gained traction, sparking wide public interest and reigniting debate around intellectual property rights in Africa’s booming entertainment industries.

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While many praised Ademoye’s bold move to demand justice, not everyone agreed. Ghanaian media personality and plus-size advocate Miz Debbie responded with a controversial video, arguing that the unlicensed broadcasts gave Ademoye “free exposure” and that she should be grateful.

Ademoye clapped back, reposting the video with the caption:

“Defending theft.”
She doubled down on her stance, demanding accountability and formal action.

Ghanaian Officials Respond

Kafui Danku was quick to address the concerns publicly, replying to Ademoye’s post with a direct commitment:

“Hi ma’am, my management and I are working on putting a stop to this. You should see definite actions in a couple of weeks.”

Minister Sam George also acknowledged the situation, assuring that steps would be taken:

“I would be raising the issue with my colleague minister responsible for overseeing television content. Our government is very respectful of intellectual property rights and will ensure the protection of same.”

 

He further emphasized the government’s commitment to upholding copyright laws and supporting cross-border creative collaboration in Africa’s film and content sectors.

This case shines a light on the persistent challenges of content piracy, rights enforcement, and legal protections for creatives in Africa. It also underscores the importance of cross-national support between Nigeria and Ghana—two of West Africa’s entertainment powerhouses.

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