Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has called out Ghanaian TV station, Blazing TV for airing her movie titled " The Firstborn" without authorization.

She took to Instagram on July 19, 2025, to express her displeasure with screenshots proving her claim.

“How is this even okay? Blazing TV in Ghana is airing my movie The Firstborn, without my consent. How does this even make sense? How? I am speechless at the audacity of it all,” she wrote beneath her Instagram post.

Mercy Johnson adds to several Nigerian actresses who have been calling out Ghanaian media houses and television stations for airing their movies wiithout authorization.

Several Nigerian filmmakers, including Ruth Kadiri, Bimbo Ademoye, and Omoni Oboli, have recently raised concerns about Ghanaian television stations airing their films without permission, drawing considerable attention online.

In a show of solidarity, some Ghanaian filmmakers have spoken out against the illegal broadcast of copyrighted material, urging stronger enforcement of intellectual property laws.

Their support has amplified the call for reform and accountability within Ghana’s media industry.

This article focuses on three Ghanaian filmmakers who have openly condemned the piracy of Nigerian films by local TV stations.

Juliet Ibrahim

Actress, author, and producer Juliet Ibrahim condemned the actions of the Ghanaian media houses involved in pirating Nigeria movies.

In her a post shared on her Instagram page, she expressed both outrage and deep disappointment.

“This is not a Nigerian issue; it is an African issue, and as a Ghanaian, I am ashamed that our local media houses are playing a central role in such unethical and illegal activities,” she wrote.

Juliet Ibrahim also took the opportunity to remind the public that piracy doesn’t just affect the filmmaker, but the entire ecosystem of professionals behind the scenes.

“Piracy is a crime. Exploiting someone’s hard-earned intellectual property is theft. It undermines years of investment, creativity, and the livelihoods of everyone involved in production,” she added.

She urged authorities to act swiftly and put in place regulatory measures that can protect the African film industry from further exploitation.

“Please step in immediately. We need robust action, regulation, and enforcement to protect content creators and restore the dignity of our film industry.”

Martha Ankomah

Martha Ankomah also added her voice to the growing chorus of creatives who have spoken about the piracy act.

Responding to Omoni Oboli’s Instagram post, Martha Ankomah said:

“I totally agree with you. You really have to take them on this time. They do that all the time and it’s so frustrating.”

Salma Mumin

Actress and entrepreneur Salma Mumin also spoke out against the situation.

She emphasised that filmmakers have the right to own and protect their work.

“I’m a Ghanaian actress but this is a big No! This is your intellectual property and you have every right to take immediate action. They know this is wrong!!!”

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