”
Ghanaian actor and filmmaker Lil Win has issued a stern warning to local television stations over the illegal broadcasting of his movies and those of other Ghanaian producers. In a video shared online on April 29, the Kumawood star expressed his frustration over the continued exploitation of Ghanaian content without proper authorization.
Lil Win called out the hypocrisy of Ghanaian TV stations that willingly pay for the rights to air foreign shows—particularly popular Asian soap operas—while disregarding the work of local filmmakers. He cited the case of Kumkum Bhagya, which became so popular in Ghana that the cast was flown in for a promotional event by the Multimedia Group.
“These stations can afford to pay foreign producers, yet they show our movies for free, without consent. It’s disrespectful and damaging to our industry,” Lil Win stated.
His outburst follows recent complaints by Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye, who accused Ghanaian platforms of airing her content illegally. The growing concerns around piracy have caught the attention of stakeholders, including Kafui Danku, the newly appointed CEO of the National Film Authority. Danku has vowed to revoke the licenses of any TV stations found guilty of breaching filmmakers’ intellectual property rights.
Lil Win’s video has sparked reactions across social media. While many netizens supported his stance, others criticized the quality of local content.
Goodnews Isaiah lamented the preference for foreign shows: “Why do we keep buying outside content? I miss the old Ghallywood movies; they made sense.”
Peter Koomson remarked: “How can you expect more eggs after killing the hen that lays them?”
Baffoe Enock, however, blamed local producers: “You should be thankful. Most of your content is full of insults and poor quality. Improve your work first.”
Meanwhile, Bimbo Ademoye’s piracy claims have drawn political attention. Member of Parliament Sam George promicsed to raise the issue with relevant authorities to help address the broader concerns of content piracy in Ghana.
The renewed spotlight on intellectual property rights in Ghana’s entertainment industry suggests that more regulatory actions may follow in the coming weeks.
Story by Obaapa Janee/ ahotoronline.com
