Nollywood actress and producer Bimbo Ademoye has spoken out against the unauthorised use of her film content by YouTube channels, describing it as intellectual property theft.
The actress expressed her frustration on Instagram, condemning the illegal use of her movie title and poster without her consent.
According to her, the pirated content has appeared on several platforms, and she warned that she would take decisive action to address the situation.
“I would not work day and night and one evil demon would come and reap where they did not sow,” she wrote, expressing her anger over the development.
“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!
“As it is now, there are already two channels that have stolen my title and my poster for about two to three days now — they are Nollynew Series TV and Nolly Specials.
“Guys, please help me report their channels. It is very unfair that we worked day and night and one evil demon will come and reap where they did not sow. This time, I will not take it.
“I wanted to watch @biodunstephen’s film yesterday. I typed out the title and over 40 came out with her thumbnail,” she added.
Ademoye, a well-known actress, model, and brand ambassador, began her acting career in 2014 with the short film Where Talent Lies. She gained prominence through roles in films like Backup Wife and Personal Assistant.
Her performance has earned her several nominations and awards, including Best Lead Role at the 2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards.
Recently, she has expanded her involvement in the industry by producing films such as The Homecoming, Fame and Fury, and Ruse. Her upcoming film Broken Hallelujah is set to premiere on April 18.
She has also produced Unexpected Places and The Landlord, and starred in Miss PJ, which premiered on Prime on November 15, 2024.
Ademoye continues to receive acclaim for her range and versatility in both film and television.
(NAN)