Nollywood actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has reportedly offered a ₦1 million reward for information leading to the whereabouts of an individual she accused of fraudulently claiming ownership of the soundtrack to her latest movie, My 30th Wedding. The actress, who is clearly unhappy about the development, has raised an alarm over what she considers an attempt to profit from a creative project without proper authorisation.
Apparently, while filmmakers are busy investing money, time and energy into producing movies, some individuals may be looking for shortcuts to collect the soundtrack royalties.
In a social media post that was subsequently deleted, Ademoye expressed frustration over the alleged copyright dispute, identifying the individual as Enemuo. She claimed that the person attempted to assert ownership of the song created specifically for her film by Progress, a former Nigerian Idol winner. The actress’s ₦1 million bounty has now added another dramatic twist to the controversy, turning a soundtrack ownership dispute into a public search for answers.
Copyright Dispute Leaves Filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye Furious as YouTube Monetisation Takes a Hit
According to reports published on November 10, the disputed soundtrack triggered a YouTube Content ID copyright claim, making My 30th Wedding ineligible to generate revenue while the issue remained unresolved. Ademoye reportedly questioned how someone could claim ownership of a song she said was commissioned for her production and accused the individual of attempting to benefit financially from her hard work. The filmmaker also appealed to YouTube and YouTube Africa to intervene, while urging her followers to report the disputed accounts.
The controversy is particularly significant because My 30th Wedding, released on October 1, 2026, had reportedly attracted approximately 29 million YouTube views. For a filmmaker whose productions depend on digital viewership and monetisation, a copyright claim can create serious financial complications. Apparently, after surviving the stress of producing a successful movie, Ademoye was not expecting to face another production challenge from the soundtrack department.
Copyright Claimant Apologises as Bimbo Ademoye Refuses to Back Down
However, the controversy took another turn when a man identified as Mazi Enemuo reportedly issued an apology, explaining that he uploaded the soundtrack to promote it to a wider audience rather than deliberately infringe on Ademoye’s rights. He also accepted responsibility for the situation, disclosed that he had removed the song from streaming platforms and promised to work with his distributor to clear the Content ID claim. Unfortunately, his explanation did not appear to convince the filmmaker, who questioned how someone with approximately 250 subscribers could claim to be helping her reach a wider audience when her channel already had nearly two million subscribers.
There was, however, a positive development when Ademoye announced that monetisation on My 30th Wedding had been restored. She thanked her mother and industry godmother, Uduak Isong, comedian Sir Fela and singer Progress for their assistance in resolving the issue. Despite the restoration of her earnings, the actress maintained that her ₦1 million reward for information about the individual still stood. She also rejected the apology and insisted that the matter should not simply be forgotten, arguing that allowing such incidents to pass without accountability could encourage similar disputes in the future.
The development has once again highlighted the copyright challenges facing Nigerian filmmakers who distribute their productions online and depend on digital platforms for revenue.
While Bimbo Ademoye has recovered her movie’s monetisation, her determination to pursue the matter suggests that the dispute may not be over yet. Whether the apology will eventually lead to a peaceful resolution or the filmmaker will continue demanding accountability remains to be seen. Stay connected to OGM News NG for further updates on Bimbo Ademoye and the unfolding copyright controversy.
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