Popular Kumawood actor and filmmaker, Lil Win, born Kwadwo Nkansah, has voiced his anger and frustration after discovering that one of his latest films, A Country Called Ghana, is being aired on a Ghanaian television station without his consent — even though the movie is officially available for paid viewing on Amazon Prime.
The actor made the emotional outburst in a recent Instagram post, where he shared a video posted by a fan on TikTok. The fan had innocently captured and uploaded a clip from the unauthorized TV broadcast of the 2024 movie, proudly stating that he was enjoying the film for free on local television.
Lil Win, who directed the movie under his official name, Frank Fiifi Gharbin, did not take the news lightly. In the caption accompanying his post, he strongly condemned the act, warning TV stations and individuals to desist from pirating his intellectual property.
”STOP PIRATING OUR MOVIES,” he wrote emphatically. “This person watching this movie didn’t buy it to watch on Amazon Prime, but is watching it free on a Ghana TV station…”
He further expressed deep disappointment, stating that the piracy of his film is not only a personal betrayal but also a huge blow to the entire Ghanaian film industry, which continues to struggle with funding and distribution challenges.
”This breaks my heart. I’m sad seeing my movie being pirated,” he lamented. “Don’t blame Lil Win if he takes this TV station or this person to court… Enough is enough.”
Lil Win also used the moment to warn other media houses, making it clear that he would no longer tolerate such blatant disregard for filmmakers’ rights. He emphasized that movies like A Country Called Ghana, made with significant effort, time, and financial investment, deserve legal and fair treatment — especially when legitimate platforms like Amazon Prime have been made available for viewers worldwide.
The incident has reignited discussions about the widespread issue of intellectual property theft in Ghana’s entertainment industry. Many actors, producers, and content creators have long complained that their works are often copied, shared, or aired without compensation, with little or no accountability from the perpetrators.
Supporters of Lil Win have rallied behind him on social media, encouraging him to pursue legal action and continue advocating for stronger copyright protections.
Industry stakeholders are now urging the National Film Authority, Copyright Office, and other regulatory bodies to step in and address what has become a systemic problem threatening the growth and sustainability of Ghana’s creative economy.
As for Lil Win, the message is clear: pirating his work is not just theft — it is a deep personal betrayal that he’s no longer willing to ignore.
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