Ghanaian actor and comic Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly generally known as Lil Win, has expressed his disappointment within the authorities and the Artistic Arts Company (CAA) for permitting a nationwide candlelight vigil for the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba to be scheduled on the identical day because the premiere of his newest movie.
In an interview with Akoma 87.9 FM, the Kumawood star shared his frustration, stating that the date battle dangers overshadowing the premiere of Ibrahim Traoré, his new film primarily based on the lifetime of Burkina Faso’s revolutionary chief. Lil Win famous that the movie, which is ready to premiere concurrently in Accra and Kumasi on 2 August 2025, represents a serious private and monetary funding.
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I’ve poured my coronary heart, soul, and over one million {dollars} into this challenge, It took years of planning, and now the date clashes with a serious nationwide occasion. Couldn’t there have been higher coordination from the authorities?
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The actor went additional to query the timing of the vigil, which is being organised by the household of the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately generally known as Daddy Lumba.
He requested emotionally,
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Why did Daddy Lumba’s household select the identical date as my premiere? I’ve invested all the pieces into this. Is it an try to sabotage my work?
Lil Win, identified for his candid and generally controversial remarks, additionally used the chance to precise what he believes is ongoing resentment in the direction of him inside the trade and amongst sections of the general public.
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I do know many Ghanaians present me pretend love. I’m hated for no purpose. Final 12 months, individuals wished for my failure, and it occurred. Now once more this 12 months? Herh, Ghana!
Visibly disheartened, Lil Win urged that this is likely to be his ultimate manufacturing.
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That is my final film. Very quickly, Ghanaians gained’t have any extra of my movies to look at—mark my phrases,
he declared.
Whereas some social media customers have sympathised along with his sense of disappointment, others have urged him to indicate higher sensitivity. They argue that Daddy Lumba’s passing has plunged the nation into mourning and that moments of nationwide tribute shouldn’t be politicised or personalised.
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As Ghana prepares to honour considered one of its most influential music icons, many imagine this era ought to foster unity and reflection, fairly than battle and controversy.
