Juliet Ibrahim joins Nigerian actors to condemn Ghanaian TV stations airing films without permission

Juliet Ibrahim, the Ghanaian-Nollywood actress, has joined her colleagues in calling out Ghanaian television stations for illegally airing their movies.

The controversy gained attention in March after Omoni Oboli called out some Ghanaian TV stations for allegedly airing her movies without proper licensing.

Last week, Bimbo Ademoye accused a Ghanaian TV station of stealing her movie title and poster and airing her films without her permission.

In a lengthy Instagram post, Juliet revealed that she, too, has been a victim of this unauthorised exploitation.

The actress disclosed that despite multiple attempts to address the issue formally, her films continue to be broadcast illegally.

Ibrahim revealed she is also a victim of the unauthorised broadcast of her films, despite several attempts to formally address the issue.

The actress described the actions of the TV stations as “shameful” and emphasised that piracy is not just a Nigerian or Ghanaian problem but an “African issue” that harms the entire creative industry.

“As an independent filmmaker, actress, director, and producer, I find it extremely disheartening to witness the blatant disregard for intellectual property rights by several TV stations operating within Ghana,” she wrote.

“Over the past few months, I’ve observed that some of my films originally and legally uploaded to my official YouTube channel, Juliet Ibrahim Studios, have been pirated, rebroadcast, and exploited by unauthorized Ghanaian television stations, including Pemsan TV, without my permission or that of my team.

“Despite repeated efforts by my management and legal representatives; who have sent cease and desist letters, contacted these networks directly, and offered an opportunity for a formal resolution.

“Pemsan TV and others have continued to air my work unlawfully, ignoring our calls and refusing to do the needful.

“This isn’t just happening to me. I stand in full support of my Nigerian colleagues, Omoni Oboli and Bimbo Ademoye, who are also speaking up against the piracy of their creative works.

“This is not just a Nigerian issue; it is an African issue, and as a Ghanaian, I am ashamed that our local media houses are playing a central role in such unethical and illegal activities.

“Piracy is a crime. Exploiting someone’s hard-earned intellectual property is theft. It undermines years of investment, creativity, and the livelihoods of everyone involved in production, from actors to editors to camera operators.”

Juliet urged Ghanaian authorities to take immediate action against the illegal practices, warning that continued piracy tarnishes the country’s cultural reputation.

“We call on the rightful authorities including National Communications Authority (NCA), Ghana Copyright Office, Ghana Police Service, National Film Authority, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Ghana Media Commission,” she added.

“Please step in immediately. We need robust action, regulation, and enforcement to protect content creators and restore the dignity of our film industry.

“This behavior brings disgrace not only to the perpetrators but also to the nation of Ghana as a whole, which should be a beacon of excellence in arts and culture. Africa’s creative economy deserves respect.”

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