

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has expressed strong anger at a Nigerian man who publicly apologised after claiming ownership of a soundtrack used in her YouTube movie, My 30th Wedding, a copyright dispute that severely disrupted the project's monetisation.
The reaction follows an open apology posted on Instagram by a man identified as Mazi Enemuo, who admitted responsibility for the incident and promised to resolve the issue. In his statement, Enemuo claimed he uploaded the song to digital streaming platforms under his name solely to help promote the music. However, he acknowledged that his distributor subsequently triggered a YouTube Content ID claim against Ademoye’s channel.
Ademoye remained thoroughly unimpressed by his explanation, taking to social media to blast his claim that he was trying to boost her visibility. Pointing out the stark difference in their platforms, the filmmaker questioned how someone with a minimal following intended to help an established creator.
“I'm still very angry! You claimed you wanted to help me reach a wider audience. I'm not sure you thought that statement through; you wanted to use your 250 subscribers to help me reach a wider audience with my almost 2 million subscribers? You specifically took the song I didn't properly copyright of all the songs in the movie,” Ademoye wrote.
In his plea for forgiveness, Enemuo insisted he had no ill intentions and expressed deep respect for the actress and her craft. He disclosed that he had already taken steps to remove the track, titled We Can Take It (My 30th Wedding), from all digital streaming platforms and was working with his distributor to ensure the copyright strike on YouTube was completely cleared.
The controversy began days earlier when Ademoye raised an alarm after discovering that My 30th Wedding was flagged for copyright infringement, rendering the hit production ineligible to generate ad revenue. Frustrated by the situation, the actress publicly offered a ₦1 million cash reward to anyone who could provide actionable information to track down the culprit, while urging YouTube Africa and her followers to step in.
This incident highlights an ongoing hurdle for the star’s digital content strategy. In January 2026, Ademoye faced a similar setback when an individual named Emmanuel Davies laid claim to a soundtrack in her film Where Love Lives, which likewise blocked its revenue stream. These recurring disputes underscore the persistent challenges independent African filmmakers face regarding music licensing and automated Content ID systems on major streaming platforms.

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