Actor Kofi Adjorlolo is displeased with some television stations that he says broadcast Nigerian movies without seeking copyright approvals from the right owners.
According to him, many Nigerian producers claim that these stations and channels on YouTube are quick to illegally download their work and broadcast it, especially when they cast Ghanaian actors.
Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Kofi Adjorlolo said as a result, these producers are hesitant to cast any Ghanaian or overlook them altogether.
“They are displeased with Ghanaians uploading the films. They upload the films and the next day, they show them on their platforms.
“As soon as Ghanaians see and know we are in the movie, they download and show it on their TVs and that is affecting us to get work to do here in Nigeria,” he explained.
Kofi Adjorlolo said it is disappointing that TV stations will not seek permission for an international work, that has copyright laws protecting it, before broadcasting them.
“If you don’t ask for permission, and you telecast, there are consequences for that. Producers in Nigeria can decide to stop using Ghanaian actors due to this,” he said.
The veteran actor added that this practice could significantly limit the casting of Ghanaians in Nigerian movies, ultimately affecting their income and finances.
“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 concern 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,” Kofi Adjorlolo said.
He called on the National Media Commission (NMC) and Independent Broadcasters including other movie unions to step in to curb the problem.
Source: myjoyonline.com
