Actor Van Vicker has sued fellow actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, over comments he considers damaging to his reputation, following a social media controversy surrounding their professional relationship.
Vicker is seeking GH¢10 million in damages in the defamation suit filed at the High Court in Accra, challenging statements allegedly made by Lil Win in a video that suggested he could no longer work in Kumasi's movie industry.
The video, which reportedly appeared on TikTok and Facebook on August 13, 2026, was headlined “LIL Win bans Van Vicker from acting in Kumasi!”
Suit
The suit was filed on Mr Vicker’s behalf by his legal representative, Ebenezer Asare of Troth Legal, on October 10.
In his statement of claim, the actor argues that the publication exposed him to public ridicule and cast doubts on his professionalism, honesty and ability to honour commitments in the film industry. He alleges that it has seriously injured his reputation and brought him into “public scandal, odium, contempt and ridicule”.
In his court documents, the actor further stated that fellow actors, producers and directors had called him to seek explanations about the controversy.
He said the video had strained his professional relationships and created uncertainty about his availability for film roles in Kumasi.
Dispute, translation
The dispute reportedly centres on a film production for which Lil Win allegedly accused Van Vicker of failing to fulfil his responsibilities.
An English translation of portions of the video reproduced in the court documents quotes Lil Win as saying, “Our own brother, Van Vicker, has lied again against me.”
The transcript also attributes to him the statement, “You did not try at all. That is PM and Director. Ask them.
You failed to do the work.”
Van Vicker disputes the allegations, arguing that the comments portray him as an actor who accepts professional engagements but fails to deliver on his obligations.
The suit further alleges that Lil Win threatened to leave him out of an upcoming film project, Journey to Africa, if he failed to address the concerns raised.
Effect
The plaintiff contends that the publication's headline and accompanying statements suggested he had been banned from working in Kumawood and had engaged in questionable professional conduct.
Describing himself as an actor, producer and director, and an established figure in Ghana's film industry, with experience in both English-language productions and Kumawood, Mr Vicker argues that the allegations threaten the reputation he has built over the years, further stating that the controversy has already affected his work prospects.
He further claims that the alleged threat to prevent him from travelling to Kumasi or practising his profession there has caused him fear and anxiety.
Reliefs
Mr Vicker is therefore praying the court to declare the disputed statements defamatory and libellous and award him GH¢10 million in exemplary damages, in addition to general damages for libel and legal costs.
He is also seeking a public retraction and apology to be published on news portals with the same prominence as the original publication for four consecutive weeks.
Lil Win is required to enter an appearance within eight days of service of the writ, including the day it is served.
Failure to comply could result in judgment being entered in his absence.
