Award-winning Nigerian actress Bimbo Ademoye has issued a stern warning to a Ghanaian-based YouTube channel pirating her newly released movie, Broken Hallelujah. Despite the film hitting an impressive 4.4 million views on YouTube, Bimbo is not backing down in her fight against intellectual property theft.
The actress, known for her stellar performances and online skits, shared her frustrations online, revealing that after multiple complaints and even a response from Ghana’s Minister of Communications, the pirated version of her movie continues to exist on the channel, complete with watermarks. Bimbo Ademoye threatens legal action against the YouTube channel over piracy.
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While some Ghanaians argue that this constitutes a form of “promotion,” Bimbo and many Nigerian actors disagree, emphasizing that piracy hurts the creative industry and must be condemned, which is why Bimbo Ademoye threatens the YouTube channel.
Backed by fellow Nollywood stars, Bimbo is pushing for the immediate removal of the content and a possible takedown of the offending channel if action isn’t taken soon. “We can’t let years of hard work go to waste,” she stated passionately.
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Broken Hallelujah has already become a sensation since its release, gaining millions of views in just weeks. The film explores themes of betrayal, love, and redemption, further solidifying Bimbo’s standing as one of Nollywood’s most bankable stars. Her powerful storytelling and emotional range continue to capture audiences both locally and abroad.
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Bimbo, who has featured in and produced several hit titles including Selina, Gone, and Big Love, has received numerous accolades, including Best Actress in a Comedy (AMVCAs) and Best Online Content Creator. As piracy threatens the film industry, Bimbo’s bold stance, where she threatens the YouTube channel, may just set a new precedent for how Nollywood protects its content across African borders.
