Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as LilWin, has opened up about the painful struggles he faced at the beginning of his acting career. In a heartfelt interview on Lawson TV, LilWin shared the humiliation, insults, and rejection he endured from some colleagues and producers who doubted his talent.
LilWin revealed that some colleagues mocked his hygiene, claiming he smelled, and criticized his acting skills, saying he wasn’t good enough to be on set. “One marketer told me that featuring me in a movie was a waste of time,” he recounted. Some actors even physically humiliated him by slapping him with slippers during scenes. “I thought it was just acting, but after the shoot, I’d hear them saying they wished they had hit me harder so I’d quit acting altogether,” he said.
The challenges continued when a director asked him to act in four movies without payment. When LilWin insisted on being paid, the director reluctantly agreed to pay for only one. However, as LilWin’s popularity grew, the same people who doubted him began to request his presence in their movies. “Those same people who doubted me now tell directors to add me to every movie because, without me, it won’t sell,” he said proudly.
Today, LilWin is one of Ghana’s most celebrated actors, a testament to his resilience, determination, and self-belief. His journey from rejection to stardom serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance can overcome even the harshest critics.