The National Film Authority (NFA) of Ghana has issued a stern warning to television stations engaging in the unauthorized broadcast of creative content, describing the act as a serious violation of copyright laws and a threat to the future of the country's creative industry. In a statement sighted by Ameyaw Debrah Media, the Authority expressed deep concern over the increasing trend, emphasizing that the illegal airing of films, series, and other works discourages investment and creativity."These infringements violate content creators' rights and discourage investment and creativity in Ghana's creative industries," Executive Secretary of the NFA, Kafui Danku Pitcher, said.
The NFA's move comes on the heels of a growing outcry from filmmakers who have spoken out against piracy involving Ghanaian TV stations.
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli recently called attention to the issue after her new film Twin Deception was broadcast on a Ghanaian television station without her consent, just hours after its release on her official YouTube channel. "It's utterly shameful," Omoni wrote on Instagram, adding, "You are not promoting my film if you rip it off my YouTube channel (without licensing and permission) and show it on your TV station.
You are stealing from me for your own personal gain." Her frustration was shared by fellow Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye, who earlier lamented that Ghanaian stations had aired her movie without authorization.
