A dispute between two of Ghana's best-known actors has moved from social media to the courtroom. Van Vicker has sued fellow actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, for defamation, seeking GH¢10 million in damages, according to a report by Graphic Showbiz.
The suit was filed at the High Court in Accra on October 10, 2026. Van Vicker is represented by lawyer Ebenezer Asare of Troth Legal.
According to Graphic Showbiz, the case relates to a video that appeared on TikTok and Facebook on August 13, 2026, under the headline "LIL Win bans Van Vicker from acting in Kumasi!" The video reportedly suggested that Van Vicker could no longer work in Kumasi's film industry.
The dispute concerns a film production. In an English translation of the video reproduced in the court documents, Lil Win is quoted as saying: "Our own brother, Van Vicker, has lied again against me." The transcript also attributes to him the statements: "You did not try at all" and "You failed to do the work."
The suit alleges that Lil Win threatened to leave Van Vicker out of an upcoming film, Journey to Africa, unless his concerns were addressed. Van Vicker disputes the allegations.
In his statement of claim, Van Vicker says the publication exposed him to public ridicule and cast doubt on his professionalism, honesty and ability to meet commitments. He says it caused "public scandal, odium, contempt and ridicule" and seriously damaged his reputation.
He also says other actors, producers and directors contacted him for explanations, and that his professional relationships and his availability for roles in Kumasi have been affected, according to Graphic Showbiz.
Van Vicker is asking the court for:
Under the writ, Lil Win has eight days from the date of service to enter an appearance. If he does not, judgment could be entered against him in his absence.
Graphic Showbiz reports that there has been no response from Lil Win or his representatives. The claims in the suit have not been tested in court, and Talk Talk will report Lil Win's side if he or his lawyers respond.
Journey to Africa is the Lil Win project that brought a group of Nollywood stars to Accra last month, a visit Talk Talk reported at the time. The film has been promoted as a Ghana-Nigeria collaboration, making it one of Lil Win's most ambitious productions.
Van Vicker is one of Ghana's most recognisable film stars, with a career spanning more than two decades in Ghanaian and Nigerian films. He has also worked as a director and producer and is known for romantic dramas that made him a household name across West Africa.
Lil Win, whose real name is Kwadwo Nkansah, rose to fame in the Kumasi-based Kumawood film industry as a comic actor. He has since become a producer and musician, and his recent film A Country Called Ghana drew large audiences in cinemas.
Defamation suits between celebrities are not new in Ghana, but cases involving claims as large as GH¢10 million are rare. The case also highlights how quickly disputes in the entertainment industry can spread on social media, and the legal risks of public accusations.
For the film industry, the dispute comes at a time when stars and producers are trying to rebuild momentum with new productions and partnerships. Fans will be watching to see whether the two actors settle the matter out of court or let it run its full course.
