Nosa Rex Condemns Ghanaian TV Stations Over Unauthorized Broadcast of His New Film
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Nosa Rex has publicly criticized several Ghanaian television stations for allegedly airing his latest movie Prince of Peace without his consent, just six hours after its debut on YouTube.
In a passionate Instagram video, a clearly upset Rex condemned the stations for showing his film for free, calling their actions disrespectful, irresponsible, and deeply damaging to the creative industry. He did not shy away from strong words. “Ghana TV station, Ghana TV station… The TV station wey dey show our film for free. Na Ogun wey go kpai all of una,” he exclaimed, warning that such behavior would eventually invite serious consequences.
He added, “Ghana entertainment will continue to be behind,” expressing frustration at what he sees as a persistent failure to respect intellectual property rights. “Nobody wants to admit this is wrong,” he said bluntly. “I’m calling out all Ghana TV stations. You guys are all stupid. No disrespect to my fans… but e don dey too much. Enough is enough.”
This isn’t an isolated incident. Earlier this year, Omoni Oboli accused Ghanaian stations of broadcasting her films without obtaining licenses, warning of potential legal action. Meanwhile, Bimbo Ademoye faced unauthorized airing of her film, complete with copied titles and poster designs, and Ruth Kadiri issued cease-and-desist notices when she discovered her work being aired without permission.
Industry professionals warn that such unchecked piracy undermines the viability of African film industries. It strips creators of earnings and discourages investment in authentic storytelling. With voices like Nosa Rex’s growing louder, there’s renewed hope that African filmmakers will gain greater protection through stronger copyright enforcement and collaboration across borders.