Veteran Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Selassie Ibrahim has disclosed that she is pursuing legal action against 12 television stations over the alleged unauthorised airing of her films without payment.
The filmmaker said the case, which is currently before the courts, is nearing its conclusion, with a judgment expected soon.
Speaking on Angel FM in Kumasi, Madam Selassie Ibrahim said the legal action was prompted by what she described as the unauthorised use of filmmakers’ creative works by television broadcasters.
“I have sued Ghanaian TV stations for airing movies for free,” she said.
She declined to disclose the identities of the stations involved while the case remains before the court.
However, she indicated that she would publicly name all 12 stations once the judgment is delivered.
“I will name the 12 stations involved when the judgment is out,” she stated.
According to the filmmaker, the lawsuit forms part of broader efforts to protect the commercial interests of Ghanaian filmmakers and ensure that television stations and other platforms properly compensate creators for the use of their works.
She believes filmmakers should be able to derive fair financial returns from their productions, particularly when their content is commercially broadcast.
Madam Selassie Ibrahim’s decision to pursue the matter in court highlights ongoing concerns within Ghana’s creative industry over copyright protection, licensing and compensation for locally produced content.
With the case reportedly nearing judgment, attention is now expected to turn to the court’s decision and the identities of the 12 television stations once the legal proceedings are concluded.
