Ghana Responds to Bimbo Ademoye’s Copyright Worries, Vows Enhanced Intellectual Property Protections
Ghanaian authorities have responded swiftly to concerns raised by Nigerian actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye over the alleged unauthorised broadcast of her movies on some television stations in Ghana.
The incident has sparked renewed calls for stronger copyright enforcement across West Africa.
Ghana’s Minister for Communications and Digital Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, and the Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), Kafui Danku, both acknowledged the issue and pledged firm action to protect intellectual property rights in the country.
“My attention has been drawn to your post thanks to the tag,” Minister George stated on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). “I would be raising the issue with my colleague Minister responsible for overseeing television content. I, however, wish to assure you that our government is very respectful of intellectual property rights and would ensure the protection of same.”
He also emphasised the deep cultural and creative ties between Ghana and Nigeria, calling for continued collaboration to support the success of content creators across both nations.
Bimbo Ademoye had earlier used her social media platforms to decry the unauthorised airing of her films, calling out the affected TV stations and urging accountability. Her remarks quickly drew attention across the creative sector, sparking discussions about the challenges of enforcing copyright laws in the region.
In her response to Minister George’s statement, Ademoye expressed her appreciation. “Thank you for the honour with your response, sir. I sincerely appreciate it. I look forward to this being done,” she said.
The National Film Authority’s Kafui Danku also weighed in, assuring the Nigerian actress that corrective measures were already in motion. “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,” Danku posted online.
The situation has amplified calls from stakeholders in the creative industry for stricter enforcement of intellectual property laws and enhanced regional cooperation in protecting content creators’ rights.
Ademoye concluded her statement with another note of gratitude, commending Ghanaian officials for taking her concerns seriously and reiterating the importance of Ghana-Nigeria unity in the fight to safeguard African creative works.
