Ghanaian actor and Kumawood star Lil Win is making a major statement in the Ghanaian film industry with his latest international movie project, A Journey to Africa (Nzulezu).
The production has brought together some of Nigeria’s well-known movie stars, including Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor, ZubbyMichael, Mike Ezuruonye and Destiny Etiko, among other personalities, who are currently in Ghana for the project.
The collaboration is being seen as another example of the growing relationship between Ghana’s and Nigeria’s entertainment industries, with Lil Win taking steps to bring established African actors into a Ghanaian production.
Lil Win, known for his extensive work in Kumawood and Ghanaian comedy, has built a long-standing career as a recognisable face of local film.
His latest project appears to be taking that experience beyond the traditional Kumawood space by incorporating international talent and a broader African production outlook.
The arrival of the Nigerian stars has also sparked conversations among entertainment fans about the scale and financial commitment involved in assembling a cast of established actors for a single movie.
Meanwhile, discussions comparing Lil Win with Ghanaian skit maker Akabenezer, popularly known as Ras Nene, have resurfaced on social media.
Supporters of Lil Win argue that the two entertainers operate in different areas of the entertainment industry, with Lil Win’s latest project focusing on a feature-film production and international collaborations.
Rather than the comparison, the new project has shifted attention to Ghanaian filmmakers and actors’ potential to create productions that attract major talent from across Africa.
With A Journey to Africa (Nzulezu) bringing together stars from Ghana and Nigeria, movie lovers will be watching closely to see what LilWin and his team deliver when the project is released.
