Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Juliet Ibrahim has called on authorities to take swift action against local television stations allegedly airing films without proper authorization. Her comments come in the wake of the National Communications Authority’s (NCA) directive ordering the suspension of operations for 62 radio stations, including Asaase Radio and Happy FM, over regulatory breaches.
Reacting to the news via the Instagram page of blogger Nkonkonsa, Juliet wrote:
“TV stations should please be next !!!”. Her brief but pointed remark appears to be a direct jab at television networks she accuses of contributing to rampant film piracy in Ghana.
Juliet’s frustration echoes the concerns recently raised by Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye, who went viral after slamming Ghanaian TV stations for broadcasting her movies without permission. Juliet, who has also had her works aired illegally, expressed disappointment in what she described as the “blatant disregard for intellectual property rights.”
“This is not just a Nigerian issue; it is an African issue,” she said in a separate statement. “And as a Ghanaian, I am ashamed that our local media houses are playing a central role in such unethical and illegal activities.”
The renowned thespian called on institutions such as the NCA, Ghana Copyright Office, National Film Authority, Ghana Police Service, and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture to intervene and enforce the law. She noted that her own content, uploaded on Juliet Ibrahim Studios YouTube channel, had been aired by networks like Pemsan TV without her consent, despite legal warnings and cease-and-desist letters
“As an independent filmmaker, actress, director, and producer, I find it extremely disheartening to witness the blatant disregard for intellectual property rights,” she stated.
Her remarks have added momentum to an ongoing conversation about media piracy, which continues to affect both Ghanaian and Nigerian creatives. Juliet stood in solidarity with colleagues like Bimbo Ademoye and Omoni Oboli, who have also called out TV stations and YouTube channels for illegally profiting off their hard work.
While the NCA’s crackdown has so far targeted only radio stations for license-related breaches, Juliet Ibrahim’s call suggests that more scrutiny may be needed within the television broadcasting space, especially where piracy is concerned.
