Award-winning Kumawood actor, Lil Win, has encountered a significant setback during the production of his upcoming film, The Last African Hero — a biographical movie based on Burkina Faso’s current Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
In a video posted on social media, the comic actor announced that filming had been abruptly halted following a chaotic incident on set.
According to Lil Win, the owner of the property being used as a filming location, also demanded that they cease production after the unfortunate turn of events.
The actor recounted that a group of unidentified, masked men arrived at the filming location on multiple motorbikes during the afternoon and aggressively confronted the cast and crew, ordering them to stop the shoot.
Lil Win explained that the masked intruders accused him and his team of continuing production despite “multiple warnings from certain leaders” to abandon the project.
He further alleged that the men were displeased with him for publicly exposing supposed attempts by some leaders to bribe him into stopping the film. Lil Win stated: “They stormed the set because they claimed we ignored their warnings and continued filming, which they had seen on social media.”
The actor revealed that a scuffle broke out during the confrontation, leading to considerable damage to the house in which they were filming.
He added that the masked men fled the scene swiftly after he attempted to contact the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, to report the disturbance.
The actor also noted that the property owner was incensed upon discovering the damage and promptly ordered the production team to vacate the premises. Despite the setback, Lil Win assured fans that enough footage had already been captured for the team to proceed with editing.
“We couldn’t complete the full shoot, but we have gathered enough scenes to either complete the movie or release what we have so far on YouTube.”
Lil Win
He also expressed gratitude that no one was injured during the confrontation, saying, “Thankfully, there were no casualties or injuries, even though the situation was quite tense.”
Lil Win began production on The Last African Hero earlier this year and has since revealed that the project has faced significant resistance.
He recently disclosed that a prominent figure had offered him money to abandon the film, which he sees as part of a broader effort to stifle the biopic’s release.
Netizens reacted to Lil Win’s movie setback.
“Sometimes, you just need to work in silence and allow the results to make the noise instead. Not everyone is happy with your progress. 🤝💯.”
Roland Miles
“Hmmmm, a country called Ghana.”
Mixdrum TV
“So what has Ibrahim Traore done to people? In my next life, I won’t choose Africa. The level of hatred is too much.”
Lady Thess
“He is creating a story to promote the movie 😂.”
TANKO BA
Lil Win Cries After Filming Halt
Imagine shelling out GHC15,000 a day to rent a filming location for a story one deeply believes in—only to be kicked out halfway through.
That’s the frustrating reality actor and filmmaker Lil Win is facing with his latest passion project: a biopic on Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the young revolutionary leader of Burkina Faso.
For the Kumawood actor, this wasn’t just another movie. It was a tribute to a modern African icon who has captured hearts across the continent for his bold leadership, strong anti-colonial stance, and fierce protection of his country’s sovereignty.
“People see him as the new Sankara,” Lil Win said in a past interview. “His courage and leadership are inspiring, especially for the youth. That’s why I wanted to tell his story.”
Everything was on track until a group of about ten young men on motorbikes stormed the set and demanded that the shoot be stopped. When the Kumawood actor’s team tried to engage them in conversation, things escalated quickly.
