Van Vicker Sues Lil Win for GH¢10 Million Over Viral Video, Demands Public Apology

Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has filed a defamation lawsuit against fellow actor and comedian Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, at the High Court in Accra, seeking GH¢10 million in exemplary damages over alleged defamatory statements circulated in a viral social media video.

In a writ of summons and statement of claim dated October 10, 2026, Van Vicker alleges that Lil Win published statements that damaged his reputation and portrayed him as dishonest, unprofessional and unsuitable to work in the Kumawood movie industry.

The legal action concerns a video allegedly posted on TikTok and Facebook on August 13, 2026, under the headline, LIL WIN BANS VAN VICKER FROM ACTING IN KUMASI!

Van Vicker contends that the publication went beyond a disagreement between colleagues in the film industry, exposing him to public ridicule, embarrassment and reputational damage.

According to the statement of claim, the actor believes the alleged defamatory content has undermined his professional standing and affected how colleagues and other industry stakeholders perceive him.

He further claims that the controversy has prompted numerous calls and inquiries from prominent actors, film producers and directors seeking clarification about the allegations made against him.

The court documents include excerpts from the video, originally delivered in Twi, alongside English translations of the statements attributed to Lil Win.

According to the translations presented in the suit, Lil Win allegedly accused Van Vicker of making false claims about him and failing to fulfil professional obligations connected to a film production.

The video transcript also attributes allegations to Lil Win that Van Vicker had failed to return phone calls and complete work expected of him.

The statement of claim further alleges that Lil Win threatened to exclude Van Vicker from an upcoming film project titled Journey to Africa if the issues raised were not addressed.

Van Vicker disputes the allegations, arguing that the statements, as presented in the court documents, created the impression that he was dishonest and unreliable in his professional dealings.

He maintains that the publication portrayed him as an actor who accepts roles but fails to honour his commitments.

The plaintiff also argues that the video suggested he had been barred from working in Kumawood and had engaged in conduct that undermined his professional integrity.

Van Vicker maintains that he has conducted himself professionally throughout his career as an actor, film producer and director.

He describes himself as an established figure in Ghana’s film industry, with experience in both English-language productions and Kumawood films.

The actor contends that the publication has damaged the reputation he has built over the years and created uncertainty about his ability to accept professional engagements in Kumasi.

In another part of the statement of claim, Van Vicker alleges that the controversy has affected his employment opportunities, claiming that some producers who previously worked with him have become uncertain about his availability to undertake projects in the Ashanti Regional capital.

He also alleges that the reported threat to prevent him from working in Kumasi has caused him anxiety and disrupted his professional plans.

According to the court documents, he has had to cancel scheduled business trips to the city because of concerns about the potential public reaction to the controversy.

Van Vicker further argues that continued circulation of the video could result in additional damage to his reputation and professional relationships.

The actor is asking the High Court to declare the statements identified in his suit defamatory and libellous.

His demands include GH¢10 million in exemplary damages, additional general damages for libel, a public retraction and apology, as well as legal costs.

He is also seeking an order requiring the apology and retraction to be published on news portals with the same prominence as the original publications for four consecutive weeks.

The lawsuit was filed through Ebenezer Asare of Troth Legal, a law firm located at Westland Boulevard Road, West Legon, Accra.

The writ of summons directs Lil Win to enter an appearance within eight days of being served, including the day of service.

It also warns that failure to comply could result in judgment being entered against him in his absence.

Source: https://www.adomonline.com/van-vicker-sues-lil-win-for-defamation-demands-gh¢10m/

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