Omoni Oboli Blasts Ghanaian TV for Pirating Her Movies

Nollywood Star Omoni Oboli Slams Ghanaian TV Stations for Airing Her Movies Illegally

Renowned Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli, who is well-known for her outstanding performances and contributions to the Nigerian film industry, publicly criticized a number of Ghanaian television stations for airing her films without obtaining the necessary licenses. Oboli took to social media to express her frustration and demand accountability from the responsible broadcasters.

In a passionate Instagram post, Oboli denounced the unapproved use of her intellectual property and chastised the Ghana National Film Authority for not enforcing copyright laws. She expressed her dismay at the absence of safeguards to protect filmmakers from such violations and vowed to take legal action against those responsible.Oboli underscored the significant effort, time, and resources invested in producing quality films, emphasizing that content creators deserve to have their rights respected. She warned that those who continue to engage in movie piracy would be held accountable, stating:

“I love my Ghanaian friends, but these TV stations airing my films without a license will face the consequences. You don’t understand that this is IP theft in 2025? Watch out—I’m coming for you all! You will pay for every unauthorized airing of my movies!”

Nigerian artists have previously expressed worries about copyright infringement in Ghana. As a sign of the region’s growing concern about intellectual property rights, Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri also sent a strong warning to Ghanaian stations in 2023 for showing her films without her consent.

Oboli’s remarks have spurred debates on the value of upholding copyright regulations to safeguard filmmakers in Ghana and Nigeria. A significant contribution to the economy, the entertainment sector is hampered by piracy, which undercuts the work of artists and causes financial losses.

As the entertainment business becomes more globalized, industry participants are urging Ghana and Nigeria to work together and enact stricter laws to prevent copyright violations. This episode might establish a precedent for more stringent intellectual property rights enforcement in West Africa as Oboli gets ready to file a lawsuit.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as it unfolds.

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