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Ghana-Nigeria Nollywood film collaboration

Overview

Ghanaian actor and producer Kwadwo Nkansah, known as Lil Win, announced an international film project titled ‘A Journey to Africa (Nzulezu)’. Produced under his Weezy Empire banner, the project aims to bridge the Kumawood and Nollywood film industries by filming in the stilt village of Nzulezu in Ghana’s Western Region.

Following the announcement, prominent Nigerian actors, including Destiny Etiko, Patience Ozokwor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, and Mike Ezuruonye, arrived in Accra to begin preparations. However, the production has faced financial complications. Lil Win reported experiencing significant stress and sleep loss due to outstanding payments owed to the Nigerian cast members. In a video shared online, he described recurring anxiety regarding unpaid balances, specifically mentioning dreams where veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo and others demand their remaining fees.

Addressing public speculation about his finances, Lil Win denied that he is personally funding the entire production, suggesting that an audit by Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) would reveal a need for financial assistance rather than hidden wealth.

Lil Win has since sparked debate within the West African film industry by claiming that Nigerian actors are more professional and business-minded than his Ghanaian counterparts, noting they respond more quickly to scripts and contracts. This sparked backlash from local figures, such as comedian Parrot Mouth, who argued that Lil Win’s public discussions regarding the costs of hosting Nigerian stars have undermined the reputation of local actors and created a perception of inferiority within the Ghanaian film industry.

Entities

LilWin · Lil Win · Kofi Ajorlolo · Weezy Empire · Kanayo O. Kanayo

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    LilWin sparks debate over professionalism in Ghanaian and Nigerian film industries

    Actor LilWin has drawn criticism after stating that Nigerian actors are more professional and responsive than Ghanaian actors while preparing for his new film project involving Nollywood stars.

  2. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    LilWin reports sleep loss over unpaid Nollywood cast balances

    Ghanaian filmmaker LilWin says unpaid balances owed to Nigerian actors in his film ‘Journey to Africa’ are causing him significant stress and loss of sleep.

  3. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Nollywood stars arrive in Ghana for Lil Win film project

    Nollywood stars including Destiny Etiko and Patience Ozokwor have arrived in Ghana to film ‘A Journey to Africa’, a new project led by filmmaker Lil Win.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lil Win announces Nollywood collaboration for new Ghana film

    Ghanaian producer Lil Win is collaborating with Nollywood stars for a new international film, ‘A Journey to Africa (Nzulezu)’, set in the historic stilt village of Nzulezu.

Sources

adomonline.com · angelonline.com.gh · chale.news · creebhills.com · ghanaguardian.com · ghananewspage.com · iroyinyorubatv.com.ng · kemifilani.ng · pulse.com.gh · thechronicle.com.gh · theghanareport.com · thevaultznews.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history