From L to R: Bimbo Ademoye, Sam George and Kafui Danku
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, together with the Chief Executive Officer of the National Film Authority, Kafui Danku, has assured Nigerian actress cum filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye of swift action to protect her intellectual property rights in Ghana.
This follows Bimbo’s recent public outcry on social media, where she accused several Ghanaian television stations of broadcasting her films without permission.
According to the Nollywood actress and filmmaker, her works are being aired without proper authorisation, an act she described as a clear violation of intellectual property laws.
She publicly called on the relevant authorities in Ghana to investigate and address the issue.
Bimbo’s social media post, in which she tagged prominent Ghanaian figures including Sam George and Kafui Danku, quickly gained widespread attention online.
While many supported her call for justice, some Ghanaians took to social media to challenge her claims.
Among those who responded was Ghanaian media personality and plus-size advocate, Miz Debbie.
In a video shared online, Miz Debbie argued that the airing of Bimbo’s films on Ghanaian television actually served as free promotion for the Nigerian actress.
She dismissed Bimbo’s accusations, stating that the filmmaker was merely seeking clout to boost her movie’s visibility.
According to Miz Debbie, Bimbo should even be grateful for the exposure the Ghanaian media has given her, rather than complaining.
She, however, strongly disagreed with Miz Debbie’s perspective, describing it as “defending theft.”
Bimbo, in response, quickly reshared Miz Debbie’s video on her Instagram page, calling on the Chief Executive Officer of the National Film Authority, Kafui Danku, and the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, to intervene.
In response, Kafui Danku directly commented under Bimbo’s post, assuring her that the matter was being treated with urgency.
“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,” Kafui Danku wrote.
Sam George also reacted to the matter, confirming that he had taken note of the issue and would be engaging his colleague responsible for overseeing television content in Ghana.
He emphasised that his government is committed to upholding intellectual property laws and expressed hope for continued collaboration between Ghana and Nigeria.
“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. However, I wish to assure you that our government is very respectful of intellectual property rights and will ensure the protection of same,” he stated.
AK/EB