Popular Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, widely known as LilWin, has taken legal action against local broadcaster Abrempong TV for allegedly airing his movie A Country Called Ghana without authorisation.
In a statement issued by his lawyer, Enoch Sebastian Owusu, and shared on Instagram on September 10, 2025, the actor accused the media outlet of copyright infringement and demanded GH¢1 million in compensation.
The letter stated:
“We have the instructions from our client to demand from you, as we hereby do, the following: that you pay an amount of one million Ghana cedis (GH¢1,000,000.00) as compensation for the unauthorised use, broadcast, and infringement of our client’s copyright in the film.”
LilWin’s legal team also directed Abrempong TV to cease all further broadcasts of A Country Called Ghana and to refrain from airing any of his productions without express permission.
“That you cease any further broadcast of the subject movie or any of our client’s productions without its consent.”
The notice further warned that if the broadcaster fails to comply with the demands within 14 days, LilWin would proceed to court.
“Should you fail to comply with the above request within 14 days, we will give our client’s firm instruction to institute legal proceedings against you without further recourse,” the letter concluded.
The dispute underscores the growing challenge of copyright protection in Ghana’s film industry, where unauthorised distribution—whether on television or online streaming platforms—continues to deprive filmmakers of revenue.
Industry observers note that LilWin’s move could set a precedent for Ghanaian actors and producers seeking to safeguard their intellectual property and ensure fair compensation for their creative work.
