Lilwin aims at reviving Kumawood as he set to premiere ‘Mr. President’

Ghanaian Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, famously recognized as Lil Win, is gearing up to showcase his long-awaited film, titled; ‘Mr. President,’ in Kumasi with the aim of reviving the movie industry in Ghana.

The premiere of the movie, set for Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Semanhyia Golden (SG) Mall in Kumasi, features a star-studded line-up of Kumawood actors and actresses.

In a recent interview, the award-winning actor stated that ‘Mr. President’ is aimed at reviving the Kumawood movie industry after its demise, by giving new actors the opportunity to shine.

He further stated that massive investment had gone into the production of the movie and plans are underway to premiere it in five cities, including Accra, Takoradi, Sunyani, Cape Coast, and Kumasi.

The rapper, Lilwin, who doubles as the Executive Producer of the movie and the Chief Executive Officer of Wezzy Empire Movie Productions, stars as the lead actor in the ambitious movie project that was shot in Ghana and the United Arab Emirates.

Directed and created by Jackson K. Bentum, the movie comes with some quality visuals and has been tipped to be one of Kumawood’s top movie projects in recent years.

A synopsis of the movie, despite Lilwin’s role as an authoritarian leader who controls his country called “Umofia” and punishes people who disobey his authority.

The movie is accompanied by some comic scenes, which would excite movie lovers.

Over the past years, Lilwin has been featured in numerous ground-breaking movies, including his self-produced “Cocoa Season” TV series, which has won many awards, as well as “Agya Bofo.”

The movie ‘Mr. President’ emphasizes the president’s function in running the nation as well as various politicians’ actions.

The goal of the series is to inform the public about the risks of poor leadership and the effects of politics on the nation.