Ghanaian actor and producer, Kwadwo Nkansah, well-known as Lilwin, wants to take his next production a notch higher.
After starring some popular Nigerian actors in his A Country Called Ghana movie, Lilwin is dreaming big.
If he gets the needed support, Lilwin is hoping to feature Hollywood stars in his next production, A Journey to Africa.
“I know some people will ridicule my ambition but I know my abilities. I know that if I get private or government funding, I can get Hollywood actors to star in my next production titled, A Journey to Africa.
“I want to see the industry grow and also remain relevant, which is why I’m appealing to the government and individual investors for support,” he told Graphic Showbiz.
In A Country Called Ghana, Nigerian actors – Ramsey Nouah, Charles Awurum and Victor Osuagwu, also known as Awilo Sharp Sharp among the cast.
Lilwin claimed to have paid the lead actor, Ramsey Nouah, $40,000 (GHS621, 241) – and spent about $100,000 on promotions, including a vehicle he bought and branded to promote.
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“As you can see, everything depends on money. If I have the money, no actor from anywhere will turn down my offer. Unfortunately, I don’t have that kind of funds,” he said.
The popular actor offered a piece of advice to his colleagues.
“At the moment, our industry is struggling mainly because of lack of investment. This has forced some of us to finance our own film productions.
“I, therefore, urge my colleagues to make a move because you can’t sit idle; I mean waiting for a producer to give you a role. If you have what it takes, come out with your own movie.
“Today, I’m proud to say all my movies and even TV productions were funded by myself without any external support. So you can imagine the quality of productions I would come out with if I had an investor cushioning me,” he said.
Lilwin further boasts about the quality of his movie production.
“A Country Called Ghana is the best production in recent times, just like the classic I Told You So. It has earned some awards, including Best Indigenous Film at the 2024 Nollywood Film Festival, as well as Best Production Design and Best Make-Up at the 2024 Imo International Film Festival,” the actor stated.
