Nigerian Actress Threatens To Sue Ghanaian TV Stations

Omoni Oboli Nollywood actress and producer Omoni Oboli has threatened legal action against several Ghanaian television stations for broadcasting her films without the necessary licensing. The announcement came via an Instagram post on March 9, where Oboli expressed her frustration over the lack of respect for intellectual property rights in the industry. Oboli questioned whether there was any authority in Ghana to protect creative works, emphasizing the significant effort, commitment, and resources that go into producing her films.

In a forceful message to the TV stations, she wrote: “I love my Ghanaian besties, colleagues, and friends, but you see those TV stations in Ghana, I’m coming for you! The guts to show my movies without licensing! If dem no arrest one of una, you won’t learn! Watch out! Coming for every one of you! “You have no idea how much work goes into these projects. The sleepless nights I have! I’m coming for it all! You will pay for every one of my movies you have shown without permission! In 2025, you don’t understand that’s IP theft?!!! “Maybe you don’t have a television authority in Ghana, but that is not my concern! Coming for you all! Clowns! Thanks to my Ghanaian besties for always sending me screenshots.” This incident is not isolated.



In September 2023, another Nollywood talent, actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri, also warned Ghanaian television stations for airing her content without proper authorization, signalling a growing concern among Nigerian creatives regarding intellectual property violations in the region. Oboli’s bold stance to pursue a legal route will inspire hopes for filmmakers..