Bimbo Ademoye Rejects Apology After YouTube Copyright Dispute

Bimbo Ademoye Rejects Apology After YouTube Copyright Dispute

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has rejected an apology from a man identified as Mazi Enemuo following a copyright dispute that temporarily affected the monetisation of her YouTube movie, My 30th Wedding.

The controversy attracted public attention after Ademoye accused the individual of uploading a soundtrack from her movie to music distribution platforms and subsequently triggering a copyright claim against her production.

What happened?

According to reports, the disputed soundtrack, titled We Can Take It (My 30th Wedding), was produced for the movie by musician Progress. Ademoye maintained that she owned the rights to the song and expressed anger after the copyright claim affected her ability to earn revenue from the film on YouTube.

The movie, released on October 1, 2026, reportedly attracted approximately 29 million views. Ademoye later offered a ₦1 million reward for information that could help identify and locate the person behind the claim.

The incident raised concerns because a copyright dispute involving a single soundtrack could affect the earnings generated by an entire movie.

Why did she reject the apology?

Following the controversy, Enemuo issued a public apology, explaining that his intention was to promote the soundtrack rather than infringe on Ademoye's rights.

He accepted responsibility for the situation and said that he had removed the song from streaming platforms. He also promised to contact the distribution company to ensure that the copyright claim was cleared.

However, Ademoye was not convinced by his explanation. She questioned how someone with approximately 250 subscribers could realistically help promote her work when her own YouTube audience was significantly larger.

She also questioned why he had selected that particular soundtrack and why the action had affected the monetisation of her movie.

Despite the apology, the actress maintained that she was still angry and intended to pursue the matter.

What does this mean for Nollywood creators online?

The incident highlights an important challenge facing filmmakers who distribute their productions through YouTube and other digital platforms.

Copyright protection is essential because movies involve the creative contributions of several people, including actors, musicians, producers and composers. When ownership of a soundtrack is disputed, the consequences can extend beyond the musician involved and affect the filmmaker's revenue.

It also demonstrates why creators need clear agreements covering music ownership, distribution rights and permission to use creative materials. Keeping contracts, payment records and licensing documents can help filmmakers defend their work when disputes arise.

YouTube's copyright systems are designed to protect intellectual property, but disputes can still occur when ownership or distribution rights are unclear or contested.

The latest development

There was a positive development for Ademoye when she announced on November 10 that monetisation on My 30th Wedding had been restored. She thanked the people who helped resolve the situation.

However, the restoration of monetisation did not mean the disagreement was over. Ademoye maintained that she was dissatisfied with the apology.

The situation serves as a reminder to Nollywood creators that protecting a production involves more than making a good movie. Securing music rights, documenting agreements and monitoring digital distribution are equally important in protecting their hard work and earnings.