Kwadwo Nkansah (born 15 April 1987),[1] professionally known as Lil Win,[2] is a Ghanaian artist, musician, actor, and comedian.[3][4] He is the founder and director of Great Minds International School in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[5]
Kwadwo Nkansah | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Nkansah Kwadwo |
Also known as | Lil Win |
Born | 15 April 1987 |
Origin | Kumasi, Ghana |
Occupation(s) |
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Early life
editHe was born to Madam Adwoa Afrah and Mr. Kwadwo Boadi Nkansah. He grew up with six siblings in Kwaman, in the Ashanti Region.[6] He hails from Ahenkro Kwaman in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Kwadwo dropped out of primary school in sixth grade and did not continue his education.[7]
In an August 23, 2023, interview with Kwame Nkrumah Tikese on Okay FM, Lil Win revealed that local leaders had encouraged him to consider running for office. They believed his substantial fan base made him a viable candidate in the Afigya Kwabere South parliamentary seat.[8][9]
HISTORY
Having been celebrated across the country, Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin, also engaged in a gory accident leading to the death of a three-year-old boy. The incident happened in Amakom Kumasi. He suffered some bruises, and he was admitted to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. This occurred after an interview with Angel FM in Kumas on his newly premiered movie. https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghanaian-actor-lilwin-involved-in-an-accident-at-amakom-in-kumasi/ access-date= 2024-05-25|website=myjoyonline|language=en}}</ref>
Filmography
edit- Sex Education
- Wrong Turn 3
- Perfect Love (2017)
- Once Upon a Time in Accra
- Maye Papa Enu Me Ho
- Akurase Tumi
- A True Life Story
- The List (2017)
- Condom Producer
- Okwantu Ni Mobrowa
- Onaapo
- Emre Bi
- Sure banker
- Mo Maria (2017) as Yaw Adu
- Se Manhyia (2016) as Efo Ganyor
- Aden Ne Otan Hunu
- Bone Akyi Akatua
- Armageddon
- Ensei Me Din
- Na me nnim (2016) as Agya Beye
- Azonto Ghost (2012) as Adade
- Obra Twa Owuo
- Adanfo Bone (2017) as Kennedy
- The Most Wanted
- Y3 Gye Ya Konya
- Sika Mpe Rough
- Amakye n Dede
- Nteteye Pa (2016) - Akonoba
- A Country Call Ghana[10] (2024)
Music career
edit- Mama Boss Papa (Yimama) ft. Young Chorus[11]
- I Don't Think Far (Languages) ft Jupitar, Edem, Tinny, Pope Skinny x Cabum
- Okukurodurufuo (ft Ohemaa X Dadao x Top Kay)[12]
- Pidgintoi ft MzVee
- I Don't Think Far ft Top Kay X Young Chorus and Spermy
- Twedie
- I Don't Think Far (Remix) Ft Guru, Flowkingstone, Sherry Boss & Zack[13]
- Anointing Ft Kuami Eugene
- How Dare You ft Article Wan
- Y3b3 Y3 Yie ft Lasmid[14]
Notable associates
editRecognitions and Awards
edit- Favorite Actor (2015) Ghana Movie Awards
- United Nations honor for his campaigns against illegal immigration in West Africa.[16][17]
- Most promising propreitor in 2018.[18]
- A Country Called Ghana” by Lilwin has been nominated for the 2024 Nollywood Film Festival In Germany.[19]
References
edit- ^ Mireri, Julian (25 April 2022). "Kwadwo Nkansah (Lilwin) age, net worth, movies, house and cars, latest updates". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ Media, Ghana (25 May 2024). "Lil Win involved in a fatal accident on his way to premiere his movie in Kumasi". Ghana Media. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Read the Full Biography of Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win". Ghananewsonline.com.gh. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Fame Attained Through Controversies Doesn't Last –Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win". Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ^ "Pictures-Kumawood Actor Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin Builds School for the People of Ahenkuro in the Ashanti Region". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 25 September 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ^ "Photos:10 Real facts about Kwadwo Nkansah you probably didn't know". GhPage. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- ^ "From dropout to proprietor, Lil Win tells his story". GhPage. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ Tali, Selorm (23 August 2023). "Lilwin to contest Afigya Kwabre South seat as an independent candidate". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ GNA (12 March 2024). "Lilwin's 'A Country Called Ghana" movie to premiere on May 5-6". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ Tunchi, Nana (17 September 2020). "Lil Win ft Young Chorus – Mama Boss Papa (Yimama) (Prod by SloDezzy)". MP3GH.COM. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Download MP3: LilWin - Okukudofo (Ft. Ohemaa Dadao X Top Kay) Prod By Apya | HitxGh.Com". www.hitxgh.com. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Mawuli, David (22 August 2016). "Lil Win - I Dont Think Far remix feat. Guru, Flowking Stone, Zack & Sherry Boss". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Lilwin teams up with Lasmid on 'Y3b3 Y3 Yie' single". GhanaWeb. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ Arthur, Erica Nana. "Kumawood Actor Agya Brenya reported dead — Starr Fm". Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ "Photos:10 Real facts about Kwadwo Nkansah you probably didn't know". GhPage. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- ^ Alabi, Jasmine (21 May 2018). "The biography of Kwadwo Nkansah". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- ^ "Lil Win honoured at national private school awards". GhanaWeb. 4 November 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ Tbwoy, Blacc (24 June 2024). ""A Country Called Ghana" by Lilwin has been nominated for the 2024 Nollywood Film Festival In Germany". Ghana Media. Retrieved 24 June 2024.