Bimbo Ademoye Alleges Copyright Theft on YouTube Film, Vows Legal Action Against Offenders
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has raised serious concerns over an alleged copyright infringement that has affected the revenue from her YouTube film, Where Love Lives. According to Ademoye, her movie was demonetised after an individual reportedly claimed ownership of a song used in the film. She further alleged that the same person uploaded the track on Spotify and other digital streaming platforms, falsely presenting himself as the original creator. Released in December 2025, Where Love Lives has attracted significant attention online, racking up over 18 million views before the monetisation issue arose. Ademoye took to Instagram to express her frustration, warning the alleged offender to retract the copyright claim or face legal consequences. “I woke up to monetization on our movie Where Love Lives being taken down. A song I have full ownership of, with full approval from the artist, was lifted and claimed by one Emmanuel Davies. Not only did he steal MY SONG, he claimed copyrights and took monetization, meaning he’s claiming the money from the movie belongs to him,” she wrote. She added: “I’m not an irresponsible person; I do all my research before uploading a movie and pay for every soundtrack I use. Why someone would steal my song and claim it as theirs, I don’t know. But Emmanuel Davies, until I see you behind bars, I will not rest. I’m letting the authorities do their job. Anyone with vital information on him, please email me. Thank you.” Ademoye also referenced a previous incident with another individual, Anwuli, claiming she had experienced a similar form of copyright infringement before: “PS. Anwuli, you did this same thing to me for To Be a Friend. I’ve heard you want to settle out of court. I’m declining that offer. You started this by making me lose a movie at 6 million views. Now I want closure with a final judgment from a court. Please get ready.” The actress made it clear that she intends to pursue the matter legally, insisting she will not allow anyone to exploit her work or deny her rightful earnings. BREAKING: "They Are Targeting Our Heritage" — Yoruba Film Industry Under Attack as Pirate Emmanuel Davis Hijacks Movie & Soundtrack from Star Actress Bimbo Ademoye, Sabotaging Her YouTube Revenue in Blatant Cultural Theft pic.twitter.com/oWna8P2i05 — The Yoruba Times (@TheYorubaTimes) January 24, 2026