The growing concern among Ghanaian filmmakers over piracy has once again taken centre stage, with many industry players expressing deep frustration over how television stations continue to air movies - especially newly released ones - without authorisation. Prominent film producer and director Shirley Frimpong-Manso has added her voice to the ongoing discussion, condemning the illegal practice in the strongest terms.
Speaking in an interview with Doreen Avio on Daybreak Hitz, the celebrated filmmaker described the actions of stations that broadcast pirated films as not only criminal but emotionally damaging to the creators behind the work."I want to kill all of them," she said, clearly pained by the issue. "I have a personal concern and I do not watch pirated stuff - I don't care.
People have said, 'Oh, have you seen it?' I said no.
They said, 'Oh, use this link and you can watch it.' I never do because I know how much it hurts to spend." Her comments underscore the growing tension between content creators and some media outlets in Ghana that continue to exploit creative works without proper licensing.
