Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has made a risk to Ghanaian TV stations over copyright infringement of Nollywood YouTube motion pictures.
In a prolonged submit on her Instagram web page, she mentioned that regardless of loving her Ghanaian besties, it’s shameful that Ghanaian TV stations have change into terrestrial with Nigerian motion pictures. Omoni famous that her film Twin Deception, which she launched on her YouTube channel on Friday, was proven by TV stations the identical Friday.
The filmmaker threatened to report them to their president as she referred to as their actions a shame.
“I really like my Ghanaian besties. I actually do. Ghanaians are our cousins, and cousins don’t struggle. We banter, however on the finish of the day, it’s all love. You see this challenge of Terrestrial Ghanaian TV stations exhibiting out motion pictures, it’s totally shameful. My film TWIN DECEPTION, launched on my YouTube channel on Friday, was proven by TV stations the identical Friday! I’m going straight to the Ghanaian President this time. Cos, that is now a shame!
Yesterday was my birthday, and I used to be having a relaxing day at residence, so I didn’t need to deal with this. The reality is, I’ve been working behind the scenes with some Ghanaian businesses to finish this menace as soon as and for all, however now it’s fairly apparent that some individuals don’t even perceive that it’s precise theft.
You aren’t selling my movie in the event you rip it off my YouTube channel (with out licensing and permission) and present it in your TV station. You’re stealing from me on your personal private achieve. Do you get it now? There’s no world wherein that may be a good factor. It’s truly punishable by legislation.
So because it’s gotten to this stage, I imagine Mr President @officialjdmahama, sir, with all due respect, sir, it’s time to weigh in. This has change into a global embarrassment.
PS: I really like my Ghanaian household, and I do know you like me too. Let’s hold the love flowing. “
Final month, Omoni’s film, Love In Each Phrase which had over 7 million views, was faraway from YouTube as a result of copyright points.
In a follow-up submit, Omoni revealed that the film was again on YouTube. She disclosed that there was a bit misunderstanding along with her film, nevertheless it was sorted out. She expressed gratitude for the love and concern.
Omoni has undoubtedly come a good distance within the business and has made her mark as one of many filmmakers in Nollywood.
Final yr, after 5 years of being away from the Cinema, Omoni made a return with The Rebellion which grossed over N93 million inside every week and have become the number-one Nollywood movie of the weekend.
Additionally, final yr, Omoni had tooted her horns, after her 2019 film, Final 12 months Single, made waves on Netflix regardless of it being years because it was launched. She famous how her film was nonetheless the number-one present on Netflix in Nigeria.
