Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Juliet Ibrahim has publicly called out several television stations in Ghana for allegedly rebroadcasting her films without authorisation.
Taking to Instagram, Ibrahim expressed frustration over the unauthorised airing of her films, which she said were initially and legally uploaded to her official YouTube channel, Juliet Ibrahim Studios. Despite sending multiple cease and desist letters, she revealed that stations like Pemsan TV have continued to broadcast her content without her or her team’s approval.
Describing the situation as “disheartening,” the actress called out the blatant disregard for intellectual property rights and urged the appropriate authorities to take action.
“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.”
She noted that her management and legal representatives have reached out to these stations multiple times, hoping to resolve the matter amicably—but all efforts have been ignored.
“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.”
Ibrahim also voiced support for fellow Nigerian entertainers Omoni Oboli and Bimbo Ademoye, who have recently spoken out against similar copyright violations. She stressed that piracy is not a problem confined to Nigeria or Ghana, but a widespread African challenge that threatens the entire creative industry.
“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,” she added.
Calling piracy a criminal offence, Ibrahim highlighted the economic damage it causes, affecting everyone involved in film production—from actors to editors and crew members.
She urged the National Communications Authority (NCA), Ghana Copyright Office, Ghana Police Service, National Film Authority, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and the Ghana Media Commission to urgently intervene.
“We need robust action, regulation, and enforcement to protect content creators and restore the dignity of our film industry,” she wrote. “This behavior brings disgrace not only to the perpetrators but also to the nation of Ghana as a whole. Africa’s creative economy deserves respect.”
