Popular Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has strongly criticized a Ghanaian television network, Blazing TV, for allegedly airing her movie The Firstborn without her consent.

 

In a passionate Instagram post shared on Saturday, the actress expressed shock and disappointment, accusing the station of violating her intellectual property rights.

 

“Ghana, Blazing TV. How is this even OK? Blazing TV in Ghana is showing my movie, The Firstborn, on their TV without my consent. How does this even make sense? How? I am speechless at the audacity of it all,” she wrote.

 

Her outburst has reignited long-standing concerns over the unauthorized use and broadcast of Nigerian creative content across African countries — a recurring problem for Nollywood producers and actors.

 

Mercy Johnson’s remarks follow a similar warning issued by filmmaker and fellow actress Omoni Oboli, who recently called out Ghanaian TV stations for broadcasting Nigerian films without clearance.

 

“I love my Ghanaian besties, but this is shameful,” Omoni said. “It’s a disgrace. If this continues, I will have no choice but to report it to Ghanaian authorities.”

 

The incident has sparked online debate among fans and industry stakeholders about piracy and cross-border copyright abuse in African entertainment. Many are now calling for stricter enforcement of intellectual property laws and greater collaboration between African nations to protect artists’ rights.