Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim has joined other film industry players in criticizing local television stations for using their work without permission.

In an Instagram post on April 23, 2025, she called out Pemsan TV for repeatedly showing her movies without her consent. She noted that it’s not just Nigerian filmmakers who suffer from such piracy, but Ghanaian creatives as well.

Juliet added that despite several efforts to stop the station, the problem continues. She expressed frustration over the lack of accountability and urged media outlets to respect the intellectual property rights of actors and filmmakers.

“I find it extremely disheartening to witness the blatant disregard for intellectual property rights by several TV stations operating within Ghana.

Over the past few months, I’ve observed that some of my films originally and legally uploaded to my official YouTube channel Juliet Ibrahim Studios have been pirated, rebroadcast, and exploited by unauthorized Ghanaian television stations, including Pemsan TV, without my permission or that of my team.

“Despite repeated efforts by my management and legal representatives; who have sent cease and desist letters, contacted these networks directly, and offered an opportunity for a formal resolution Pemsan TV and others have continued to air my work unlawfully, ignoring our calls and refusing to do the needful,” she said.

The actress further called on the National Communications Authority (NCA) and other relevant institutions to act promptly in resolving the issue since it is financially affecting her business.

“This is not just 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.

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

“We need your urgent intervention to protect content creators, uphold copyright laws, and restore integrity to our industry. Ghana film sector cannot grow if creators are constantly robbed of their rights and rewards,” she added.