Mercy Johnson Slams Ghanaian TV Station For Unauthorized Broadcast Of Her New Movie
Mercy Johnson Okojie, an Award-winning Nigerian actress, has publicly called out a Ghanaian TV station for broadcasting her newly released movie without authorization, thereby reigniting discussions about intellectual property rights and media ethics in West Africa.
In a post shared on her Instagram page earlier this week, the actress expressed her disappointment, describing the act as “disrespectful.”
“I am speechless at the audacity of it all. No permission was sought, no rights acquired. This is theft plain and simple,” she wrote
Movie At The Center Of Controversy
The unauthorized broadcast in question involves Mercy Johnson’s latest movie project, which she says was still under controlled release when it was aired by the station. The incident has quickly gained traction across entertainment circles in Nigeria and Ghana.
Legal Action?
Mercy Johnson Okojie
Legal Action?
The actress hinted that her legal team is reviewing the issue and may take action against the said station for breaching copyright laws and violating creative property.
“Creators deserve respect. The work we do is not just entertainment, its intellectual property. This cannot continue,” she added
Social Media Reactions
Fans rallied in support of the actress with hashtags like #ProtectCreatives and #SayNoToPiracy trending across X and Instagram
Final Thoughts
If pursued, this case issue could become an example for enforcing copyright laws in Ghana’s entertainment industry, which has faced challenges regarding unregulated content distribution.
This issue serves as a wake-up call for creators, broadcasters, and regulators across Africa.
Stay tuned for more unfolding updates.
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