Ghanaian Authorities Assure Bimbo Ademoye of Swift Action Over Film Piracy Concerns
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, alongside the Chief Executive Officer of the National Film Authority (NFA), Kafui Danku, has pledged swift intervention to protect the intellectual property rights of Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Bimbo Ademoye, following allegations of copyright infringement.
The assurance comes in response to Bimbo Ademoye’s recent public outcry on social media, where she accused multiple Ghanaian television stations of broadcasting her films without obtaining proper authorisation—a move she described as a blatant violation of intellectual property laws.
Her post, which tagged key Ghanaian stakeholders including Sam George and Kafui Danku, rapidly gained traction online, sparking debates across social media platforms.
While many supported the actress’s call for justice, others offered contrasting views, notably Ghanaian media personality and plus-size advocate, Miz Debbie. In a video response, Miz Debbie suggested that the unauthorised airing of Bimbo’s films should be seen as free publicity, accusing the filmmaker of “seeking clout” to promote her content.
Bimbo, however, disagreed with the claim, describing Miz Debbie’s defense as “defending theft.” She reposted Debbie’s video on her Instagram page and once again called for immediate intervention from Ghanaian authorities.
Responding to her concerns, Kafui Danku reassured the actress in a comment under her post:
“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 addressed the issue publicly, confirming that he had taken note of the allegations and was initiating discussions with the relevant ministry responsible for regulating television content in Ghana.
“My attention has been drawn to your post thanks to the tag. I would be raising the issue with my colleague minister responsible for overseeing television content,” he wrote. “However, I wish to assure you that our government is very respectful of intellectual property rights and will ensure the protection of same.”
The development highlights growing concerns over copyright enforcement and media regulation in Ghana, especially with the increasing cross-border distribution of African film content.
