Nollywood actress and producer Bimbo Ademoye has taken a strong stand against the unauthorized use of her intellectual property by some YouTube content creators.
In an emotionally charged post on her Instagram page, Bimbo expressed deep frustration after discovering that her movie title and poster were being used without permission by certain YouTube channels to gain views and mislead audiences.
The actress, known for her dedication to her craft, didn’t hold back as she called out the offenders and vowed to take firm action. For her, the situation represents a blatant disregard for the creative efforts and sacrifices of filmmakers.
“This has gone too far,” she wrote. “Enough is enough!!! I hate that I have to do this, but my blood, sweat, tears, hard work, money, sleepless nights will not be enjoyed by someone else!”
According to Bimbo, the channels involved—identified as Nollynew Series TV and Nolly Specials—had been using her movie’s title and promotional poster for days, deceiving viewers and reaping rewards from her original work.
She urged her followers to help report these channels, describing the situation as not just theft but a violation of everything she stands for as a filmmaker. “It is very unfair that we’d work day and night and one evil demon would come and reap where they didn’t sow,” she added with passion.
The actress, visibly angered by the repeated piracy in the industry, made it clear that this time, she wouldn’t turn a blind eye.
She announced her intention to work with relevant authorities to ensure that the culprits are held accountable and that such channels are taken down permanently.
“This time I will not take it,” she stated firmly. In addition to addressing her personal grievances, Bimbo pointed out how this growing trend is affecting other filmmakers as well.
She shared an example of searching for a film by fellow director Biodun Stephen, only to be bombarded with dozens of fake uploads, all misusing the original film’s thumbnail.
“I wanted to watch @biodunstephen’s film yesterday,” she wrote, “I typed out the title and over 40 came out WITH HER THUMBNAIL.” That moment solidified her resolve to fight back. In a direct warning to another offender, she declared, “AYODEJI FILMS, I AM COMING FOR YOU.”
Her tone was clear—no more tolerance for piracy, no more silence. She even mentioned a Ghanaian TV station involved in similar practices, calling on her followers to help identify it so she could escalate the matter, even if it meant tagging prominent political figures.
“If I have to tag the office of @officialjdmahama to ensure this stops. I WILL… ENOUGH IS ENOUGH,” she concluded.
This bold move by Bimbo Ademoye has sparked conversations in the Nigerian film industry, with many of her colleagues and fans standing in solidarity.
Her statement is not just a personal outcry but a rallying call for the industry to rise up against content theft and online exploitation. In a space where filmmakers often struggle to monetize their work, piracy becomes a crushing blow to both creativity and livelihood.
Bimbo’s fierce determination to protect her work marks a significant moment in the ongoing fight for intellectual property rights in Nollywood, and her voice may very well become a catalyst for change.
