{"id":160612,"date":"2024-03-10T11:30:24","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T11:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/10\/nigerian-actor-awilo-sharp-sharp-weighs-in-on-lilwins-inability-to-speak-english\/"},"modified":"2024-03-10T11:30:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T11:30:24","slug":"nigerian-actor-awilo-sharp-sharp-weighs-in-on-lilwins-inability-to-speak-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/10\/nigerian-actor-awilo-sharp-sharp-weighs-in-on-lilwins-inability-to-speak-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian actor Awilo Sharp Sharp weighs in on Lilwin\u2019s inability to speak English"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_30\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Nigerian actor Victor Osuagwu, also known as Awilo Sharp Sharp, has shared his thoughts on Lilwin\u2019s struggle with English language proficiency.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-114\" data-inserter-version=\"2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Currently working alongside Lilwin and other actors from Nigeria and Ghana on the highly anticipated film, A Country Called Ghana, Osuagwu highlighted Lilwin\u2019s challenge in expressing himself in English.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with Kofi TV, Osuagwu emphasized the importance of Lilwin delivering his lines in proper English to effectively portray his character in the movie.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-122\" data-inserter-version=\"2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lilwin possesses the necessary English proficiency to ensure the success of the movie, as stated by him. This aspect holds utmost significance.<\/p>\n<p>The actor also expressed his thoughts on the backlash Lilwin faced for casting Nigerian actors in a Ghanaian story. Lilwin faced heavy criticism for choosing to bring in Nigerian actors instead of utilizing local talent. Many critics questioned his decision, pointing out the economic and cultural drawbacks of his choice.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-901\" data-method=\"placement-service\"\/><\/p>\n<p>He believes that grasping the narrative will provide them with a clearer insight into the reasons behind his decision to work with actors from Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-123\" data-inserter-version=\"2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe criticism that was coming, we know the story, and we know the reason why the executive producer told us to come and work. People have refused to read the line and are just throwing in what they think. In a situation where social media has taken over it is bound to happen,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-909\" data-method=\"placement-service\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian actor Victor Osuagwu, also known as Awilo Sharp Sharp, has shared his thoughts on Lilwin\u2019s struggle with English language proficiency. Currently working alongside Lilwin and other actors from Nigeria and Ghana on the highly anticipated film, A Country Called Ghana, Osuagwu highlighted Lilwin\u2019s challenge in expressing himself in English. 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