Popular Nigerian filmmaker Omoni Oboli has set her sights on Ghanaian TV stations for allegedly airing her movies without proper licensing.
In a fiery Instagram post, Oboli did not hold back, calling out Ghanaian broadcasters for what she described as blatant intellectual property theft.
Known for hits like Wives on Strike, Oboli vowed to take action in 2025, captioning her post, “I’m coming for it all! You will pay for every one of my movies you have shown without permission! In 2025 you don’t understand that’s IP theft?!!! Coming for you all! Clowns! Thanks my Ghanaian besties for sending screenshots!”
In the post, she balanced affection for her Ghanaian friends with a stern warning: “I’m coming for you! The guts to show my movies without licensing! If dem nor arrest one of una, you won’t learn! You have no idea how much work goes into these projects!”
An angry emoji underscored her resolve. Oboli’s outburst shines a light on the ongoing struggle with copyright enforcement in African entertainment. In Ghana, despite the National Communications Authority and the Copyright Act of 2005, many broadcasters bypass licensing.
Her pointed remark, “Maybe you don’t have a television authority in Ghana,” reflects her frustration with the lack of accountability.
Oboli plans to act in 2025, potentially through legal means, though cross-border challenges may arise.
Her bold stance has rallied support from fans and sparked calls for stronger IP protection across Africa. Her fight highlights the effort behind filmmaking and the need to safeguard it. Whether this leads to change or controversy, Oboli is clearly determined to make a stand. See her post below;
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