Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has reportedly filed a GH¢10 million defamation lawsuit against fellow actor and comedian Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, over statements allegedly made about him on social media.
The suit, reportedly filed at the High Court in Accra, follows a public disagreement between the two entertainers over Van Vicker’s alleged withdrawal from a film project. Van Vicker contends that statements made by Lil Win damaged his professional reputation and portrayed him as dishonest and unreliable.
According to reports on the case, the writ of summons and statement of claim were dated October 10, 2026. The legal action concerns a video Lil Win allegedly published on TikTok and Facebook on August 13, 2026, under the headline “LIL WIN BANS VAN VICKER FROM ACTING IN KUMASI!”
The video reportedly followed a disagreement over Van Vicker’s participation in a planned production. Lil Win allegedly accused his colleague of failing to honour professional commitments, including claims that he had not responded to calls and had not fulfilled expectations relating to the project.
Lil Win also allegedly threatened to exclude Van Vicker from an upcoming film, Journey to Africa, if the disagreement was not resolved.
Van Vicker disputes the allegations, arguing that the statements created a misleading impression about his professionalism and willingness to honour agreements. He maintains that the claims exposed him to public ridicule and threatened the reputation he had established during his years in the Ghanaian film industry.
The actor reportedly claims that the controversy led colleagues, producers and directors to contact him for clarification. According to his case, the publicity raised questions about his reliability and could affect his professional relationships and future opportunities, particularly within the Kumawood film industry.
In addition to the GH¢10 million claim for exemplary damages, Van Vicker is seeking general damages for alleged libel, a public retraction and apology, as well as legal costs.
The requested apology would reportedly be published on news portals with prominence comparable to that given to the disputed statements for four consecutive weeks.
Van Vicker is being represented by Ebenezer Asare of Troth Legal in Accra. Reports on the suit indicate that Lil Win has been directed to enter an appearance within the period specified in the court documents following service of the summons.
The legal action follows the public disagreement in August 2026, when Lil Win expressed frustration over Van Vicker’s reported decision not to participate in the planned film production. Van Vicker subsequently offered a different account, explaining that he had not finally confirmed his participation because of scheduling difficulties and existing professional commitments.
The disagreement has now moved from social media into the legal arena, where the court will be expected to consider the statements in question and the arguments presented by both parties.
The allegations contained in the lawsuit have not yet been established as facts, and filing a defamation claim does not automatically mean that the defendant is liable. The outcome will depend on the evidence and the court’s determination of the matter.
Source: Thepressradio.com
