Omoni Oboli Slams Ghanaian TV Stations for Airing Her Movies Without Permission
Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and scriptwriter Omoni Oboli has condemned some television stations in Ghana for allegedly broadcasting her movies without proper licensing. In a fiery social media post on social media, the actress vowed to pursue legal action against the culprits, labeling their actions as intellectual property (IP) theft.
Expressing her outrage on Instagram, Oboli did not hold back, stating,
“I love my Ghanaian besties, colleagues, and friends, but you see those TV stations in Ghana, I’m coming for you! The guts to show my movies without licensing! If dem no arrest one of una, you won’t learn! Watch out! Coming for every one of you!”
She further lamented the immense effort that goes into filmmaking, emphasizing the countless sleepless nights spent on her craft.
Oboli doubled down on her stance with a stern warning, adding,
“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?!!! Maybe you don’t have a television authority in Ghana, but that is not my concern! Coming for you all! Clowns! Thanks to my Ghanaian besties for always sending me screenshots.” Her remarks have ignited widespread conversations about copyright infringement in Ghana’s media landscape.
While the specific TV stations involved remain unnamed, her allegations shed light on the ongoing issue of unauthorized content distribution in the entertainment sector. As discussions around intellectual property rights intensify, industry stakeholders await official responses from Ghana’s television regulatory body and the accused stations.