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Iyabo Ojo

Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, has accused a Ghanaian television station, NETV, of illegally airing her latest movie, The Memory of You, less than 24 hours after its official release.

The actress, who released the final episodes of the movie on Friday at 5pm, raised the alarm on Saturday, alleging that the Ghanaian station broadcast the film without her consent, licensing agreement, or payment.

Ojo described the alleged action as “pure theft” and called on Ghanaian authorities to intervene by enforcing copyright laws and taking action against broadcasters involved in unauthorised content distribution.

In a statement shared on her Instagram page, the filmmaker appealed to Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, the National Film Authority, and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture to address the issue.

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“My movie THE MEMORY OF YOU 1&2 is being aired on TV channels in Ghana without my permission. No call. No license. No payment. Just pure theft,” she wrote.

The actress accused NETV and other unnamed stations of benefiting from the efforts and investments of filmmakers while undermining the creative industry.

“You cannot build your channel on the backs of filmmakers and expect us to keep quiet,” she added.

Ojo further urged the relevant Ghanaian agencies to apply existing copyright regulations, particularly the Copyright Act, 2005 (Act 690), which provides legal protection for creative works.

She also referenced previous warnings by the National Film Authority that television stations airing unauthorised content could face penalties, including suspension or revocation of their licences.

According to the actress, piracy remains a major threat to filmmakers across Africa, affecting revenue, employment opportunities, and future investments in the entertainment sector.

“We filmmakers pour our lives, money, and years into this craft. Piracy kills creativity, kills jobs, and kills investment,” she said.

Ojo stressed that filmmakers are not seeking special treatment but protection for their intellectual property rights.

“We are not asking for favors. We are demanding what is rightfully ours: respect and protection of our intellectual property. Enough is enough,” she stated.

The allegation comes amid growing concerns among African filmmakers over digital piracy and unauthorised broadcasting, with industry stakeholders calling for stronger enforcement of copyright laws to safeguard creative works.

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