Nollywood actor and filmmaker Nosa Rex, popularly known as Baba Rex, has issued a public apology to Ghanaians following a heated rant about movie pira
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Nosa Rex, popularly known as Baba Rex, has issued a public apology to Ghanaians following a heated rant about movie piracy that sparked widespread criticism on social media.
The controversy began on August 12, 2025, when Rex took to his social media platforms to accuse a Ghanaian television channel of illegally broadcasting his latest film, Prince of Peace, without authorisation.
In his frustration, the filmmaker referred to Ghanaians as “stupid” and warned that piracy was crippling the entertainment industry.
His remarks quickly went viral, dominating conversations on Ghanaian entertainment programmes and igniting anger among fans who felt insulted by the sweeping nature of his words.
Clarification and Apology
Faced with the backlash, Rex returned to social media the following day, August 13, to clarify his comments.
In a follow-up video and statement, he insisted his words were not directed at the Ghanaian public but specifically at the television stations that broadcast pirated content.
“I see that so many people are misinterpreting the video,” Rex explained.
“The insult in that video was directed to the TV stations. Why would I insult the entire Ghana? It doesn’t even make sense. I love Ghana and I’m even looking forward to visiting.”
He admitted that his choice of words was harsh, but said it came from a place of anger and frustration over the longstanding problem of piracy in Africa’s film industry.
Piracy and Its Impact
Piracy remains a major challenge for Nollywood and other African film markets, depriving producers of revenue and discouraging investment in the sector.
According to industry observers, illegal broadcasts and online downloads undermine the creativity and hard work of filmmakers while also affecting the livelihoods of actors, crew, and other stakeholders.
Rex, who has built a reputation as one of Nollywood’s rising stars with a growing fan base across West Africa, said piracy devalues talent and warned that if unchecked, it could affect Ghana’s film industry just as badly as it has hurt Nollywood.
“What I’m fighting for may not make sense now,” he said in his apology video.
“But imagine people taking your creativity for free. It means they don’t value creativity, they don’t value talent. Even you in Ghana, this might affect your own creatives later.”
A Softer Tone
In his conciliatory message, Rex struck a softer tone, sending “shoutouts” to his Ghanaian fans and stressing that he meant no disrespect.
“It’s not in my nature to disrespect anybody. I love you guys so much. If you in Ghana don’t speak out for us, how is it going to stop? What is being done to Nollywood today will also be done to Ghanaian creatives tomorrow,” he pleaded.
He ended by reiterating that his anger was directed solely at the Ghanaian TV stations that broadcast Prince of Peace without permission, not at Ghanaians as a people.
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