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Kofi Adjorlolo lambasts Ghanaian TV stations showing Nigerian movies for free on local channels

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Legendary Ghanaian actor, Kofi Adjorlolo has voiced his concern over Ghanaian TV stations airing Nigerian movies for free and without permission on local channels.

 

The actor, who is well-known for his prolific career in Ghana’s film industry, expressed his frustration at the trend, stating that it undermines the Ghanaian film industry and its practitioners.

He condemned the practice as disrespectful and damaging to both Ghana’s film industry and the rights of Nigerian filmmakers.

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Speaking in an interview on Hit FM’s DayBreak Hitz,  the screen legend slammed Ghanaian television stations who are fond of such acts, adding that it has it has caused a lot of Nigerian producers to overlook Ghanaian actors because “most local TV stations are quick to download movies with Ghanaian actors and show to their viewers.”

The actor, who is currently shooting a film in Nigeria, made known that lots of Nigerian producers are not happy with Ghanaian TV stations and others who own movie channels on streaming platform, YouTube.

“They are displeased with Ghanaians uploading the films. They upload the films and in the next day they are showing it on their platforms. As soon as Ghanaians see and know we are in the movie, they download and show on their TVs and that is affecting us to get work to do here in Nigeria,” he stated.

Kofi Adjorlolo further highlighted the negative impact of such actions on Ghanaian actors and the Ghanaian film industry. He averred that this is affecting them financially and charged these local channels to stop the “theft”.

“I don’t know why the TV stations will not go for permission before downloading their works. We are not talking about content or time. This is an international work and has laws protecting the works. That is why we have copyright and intellectual laws… if you don’t ask for permission, and you telecast, there are consequences for that.

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“Do you know how many Ghanaians are working here, Anthony Wood, James Gardiner and the rest, even Jackie left not long ago? They give us the opportunity to work, so our livelihood is concerned here? A lot of African countries see Nollywood as a stepping stone, every Ghanaian actor wants to be in Nollywood, and we are doing this to them… it’s not good, they are complaining so bitterly,” he emphasized.

Adjorlolo’s criticism underscores the importance of upholding copyright laws and respecting intellectual property rights in the entertainment sector. By broadcasting Nigerian movies without proper authorization, Ghanaian TV stations not only infringe upon the rights of Nigerian filmmakers but also undermine the value of legal content distribution channels.
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Following up his two smash singles “Dunk Contest” (8m+) and “Fisherrr” (pronounced, ‘for sure), Cash is primed for his moment in the spotlight ––  hitting 1M Monthly Listeners on Spotify, Top 3 NYC Shazam Charts, having occupied the #1 + #3 slots of the NYC Apple Music Charts, hitting #45 on the Urban Radio Charts and counting, and now landing Ice Spice’s third feature ever  –– in the words of COMPLEX, “the summer of 2024 is looking very slizzy”. On the highly-anticipated remix, Ice Spice is simply in top-tier shape.

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Please find links to stream the new “Fisherrr” Remix (feat. Ice Spice) below, and stay tuned for more announcements:

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