The Ghanaian actor is seeking damages and a public apology over a viral video that allegedly claimed he had been banned from acting in Kumasi.
Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has taken fellow actor and comedian Kwadwo Nkansah, known professionally as Lil Win, to the High Court in Accra, seeking GH¢10 million in exemplary damages over alleged defamatory statements circulated in a social media video. The suit, dated October 10, 2026, centres on a video allegedly posted on TikTok and Facebook on August 13 under the headline “LIL WIN BANS VAN VICKER FROM ACTING IN KUMASI!”
In his statement of claim, Van Vicker argues that the publication damaged his professional reputation by portraying him as dishonest and unreliable. He claims the video triggered calls from actors, producers and directors seeking explanations about the allegations, while also creating uncertainty about his ability to accept acting roles in Kumasi. According to the court documents, the actor believes the publication has undermined the reputation he has built over years in Ghana’s film industry.
What the Viral Video Allegedly Said
The court filing includes an English translation of portions of the video in which Lil Win allegedly accused Van Vicker of lying about him and failing to meet professional commitments on a film project. One statement attributed to Lil Win reads, “Our own brother, Van Vicker has lied again against me.” The transcript also alleges that Lil Win criticised Van Vicker’s work on the production and threatened to exclude him from the upcoming film Journey to Africa if the dispute was not resolved.
Van Vicker rejects the allegations and maintains that he has conducted himself professionally as an actor, producer and director. He further claims that the controversy has caused him anxiety, disrupted his professional relationships and led him to cancel planned business trips to Kumasi over concerns about public reaction. Beyond the GH¢10 million in exemplary damages, he is seeking additional general damages for libel, legal costs and a public retraction and apology on news portals, with the same prominence as the original publication for four consecutive weeks.
The writ directs Lil Win to enter an appearance within eight days of being served, including the day of service, and warns that failure to comply could result in judgment being entered in his absence. The case brings a dispute between two established figures in Ghana’s film industry before the courts, with Van Vicker seeking financial compensation and a public correction of the statements he considers damaging. The allegations have not been established as facts, and the court has yet to determine the merits of the case.
