Van Vicker Takes Lil Win to Court, Demands GH¢10 Million Over Viral Video

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

In a writ of summons and statement of claim dated October 10, 2026, Van Vicker alleges that the publication damaged his reputation and portrayed him as dishonest, unprofessional and unsuitable to work in Kumawood, Ghana’s popular Akan-language film industry.

The legal action stems from a video allegedly shared 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 and exposed him to public ridicule, embarrassment and reputational damage.

According to the statement of claim, the actor maintains that the alleged defamatory statements have harmed the professional reputation he has built over several years in Ghana’s film industry.

He further claims that the controversy has prompted numerous calls and inquiries from prominent actors, film producers and directors seeking clarification about the allegations and their implications for his career.

The court documents reproduce portions of the video in Twi, accompanied by English translations of the statements allegedly made by 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 transcript also attributes allegations to Lil Win that Van Vicker had failed to respond to telephone calls and had not completed work expected of him.

Van Vicker further alleges that Lil Win threatened to exclude him from an upcoming film project, Journey to Africa, if he failed to address the issues raised in the video.

The plaintiff disputes the allegations and argues that the statements, when considered in their ordinary meaning and context, portrayed him as a dishonest professional who accepts acting roles but fails to honour his commitments.

He also contends that the publication created the impression that he had been banned from working in Kumasi and had engaged in questionable professional conduct.

The allegations and translations reproduced in the court documents have not been established as facts by a court.

In his statement of claim, Van Vicker rejects the accusations and 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 movies.

The actor argues that the publication has undermined his professional standing and created uncertainty among industry players about his willingness and ability to work in Kumasi.

He alleges that the controversy has already affected his employment prospects, claiming that he has lost acting opportunities because some producers who previously engaged him have become uncertain about his availability in the Ashanti Regional capital.

Van Vicker also claims that the alleged threat to prevent him from travelling to Kumasi or pursuing his profession there has caused him fear and anxiety.

The court documents further indicate that he cancelled planned business trips to Kumasi because of concerns about the potential public reaction to the controversy.

He maintains that the continued circulation of the video could cause further damage to his reputation and professional relationships.

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

His principal demands include GH¢10 million in exemplary damages, additional general damages for libel, a public retraction and apology, and payment of his legal costs.

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

The suit was filed on his behalf by Ebenezer Asare of Troth Legal, whose office is located on 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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