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Kumawood actor Kojo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has issued a strong warning to Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Ghanaian television stations against the unauthorized broadcasting of his movies. Lil Win’s statement comes in response to what he describes as the unfair and exploitative practices of TV stations that readily purchase foreign content, particularly telenovelas, while simultaneously refusing to acquire Ghanaian films, or doing so at deeply discounted prices.
Lil Win highlighted the significant financial investment made by TV stations in acquiring foreign movies and telenovelas, contrasting this with their reluctance to invest in Ghanaian productions. He criticized the practice of TV stations copying movies directly from YouTube channels and broadcasting them without proper licensing agreements, a practice that he contends undermines the efforts of Ghanaian filmmakers and deprives them of their rightful compensation. He further pointed out that TV stations often procure older Ghanaian movies for extremely low prices (GHC100, 200, or 1000), often far below the market value of more recent films.
Lil Win emphasized his personal experience, stating that he has over 20 movie series that have been largely ignored by TV stations despite their potential viewership. The actor expressed his frustration at the preference for older, cheaper movies over his contemporary productions. He has vowed that any TV station found to be broadcasting his films without adhering to appropriate licensing procedures will face legal action. Lil Win’s statement serves as a pointed critique of the current dynamics within the Ghanaian film industry, highlighting the disparity between the investment in foreign content and the relative neglect of local productions. It also underscores the actor’s determination to protect his intellectual property rights and advocate for fair compensation for Ghanaian filmmakers.
