Ghanaian actor and producer, Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin, has issued a strong warning to television stations across the country, cautioning them against airing any of his movies or television shows without proper authorization.
In a viral video circulating on social media, the comic actor expressed his frustration over the consistent disregard for copyright laws by local TV stations, especially when it comes to Ghanaian productions. Lilwin made it clear that any station found broadcasting his content without securing the necessary rights will face legal consequences.
According to him, such stations will be taken to court and could be ordered to pay damages amounting to four times the production cost of the content aired illegally.
He further pointed out the double standards in the media industry, noting that many Ghanaian TV stations are willing to pay for the rights to broadcast foreign films and series but blatantly refuse to do the same for local productions.
“TV stations in Ghana spend money to acquire rights for foreign content, but when it comes to Ghanaian movies, they show them without paying a dime. I’m not going to accept that anymore,” Lilwin stated.
He also revealed that some stations opt to purchase the rights to older Ghanaian movies at low fees while avoiding recent productions due to higher licensing costs. In response, Lilwin has decided to withhold his content entirely from all TV stations unless proper licensing agreements are reached.
“This is a final warning to all TV stations in Ghana. Do not show my movies unless you have bought the rights. If you do, be ready to pay me four times what I spent producing it. I will not tolerate the free airing of my work,” he declared.
Lilwin’s remarks highlight ongoing concerns about copyright enforcement in Ghana’s creative industry, where local creators often struggle to receive fair compensation for their work.
