Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), Kafui Danku-Pitcher, has revealed that Nigerian filmmaker and actress Bimbo Ademoye failed to present any evidence to support her recent claims that Ghanaian television stations had pirated her movies.
In April 2025, Ademoye took to social media to criticise unnamed Ghanaian TV stations for allegedly airing her films without authorisation. Her post quickly sparked reactions, prompting both Communications Minister Sam George and the NFA boss to pledge an investigation into the matter.
Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Danku-Pitcher explained that after her initial attempt to reach out to Ademoye, there was no response. However, the Nigerian actress later got in touch following a news headline that highlighted the lack of communication.
“We started chatting, and I asked her if I could have the evidence so we can put it on file and start working on it. She told me that whoever sent her the message sent it in a disappearing mode on WhatsApp, which I think is ridiculous,” Danku-Pitcher said.
According to the NFA boss, the disappearance of such crucial evidence effectively stalled the investigation. “I didn’t want to stretch it out because if truly they are using us to get some attention, then it is working,” she added, hinting at the possibility of the claims being a publicity tactic.
While questioning the handling of the allegations by Ademoye, Danku-Pitcher reaffirmed the NFA’s commitment to tackling piracy in Ghana’s film industry. She disclosed that the Authority has been actively working with the National Communications Authority (NCA) and the Ministry of Communications to address the long-standing problem.
“This is a major problem we’ve been trying to work on. We met with NCA, the Minister for Communications, so there’s work in progress,” she assured.
Danku-Pitcher expressed concern that unsubstantiated allegations could undermine the credibility of genuine piracy complaints.
“When this Nigerian recently posted and abused the institutions without evidence, I am tempted to believe that maybe they are beginning to use us to chase some clout,” she remarked.
The incident has triggered debate within Ghana’s entertainment industry, with some stakeholders calling for stricter processes when lodging complaints of intellectual property violations.
Industry observers note that while social media can be a powerful tool for exposing wrongdoing, it must be backed by verifiable proof to ensure credibility and avoid unnecessary damage to reputations.
For now, the NFA says its focus remains on collaborating with all relevant bodies to find sustainable solutions to the piracy menace — a challenge that continues to impact both local and foreign filmmakers operating in Ghana.
