Popular Kumawood actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has openly expressed his disappointment with the way the recent national film dialogue was handled. His frustration stemmed from the fact that the entire event was conducted only in English, without consideration for Ghanaian languages such as Twi.
According to Lil Win, this approach was unfair to many veteran filmmakers, producers, and actors who were present at the gathering but could not fully participate due to the language barrier. He explained that some of these veterans have spent decades building Ghana’s movie industry and carry valuable knowledge, yet their inability to be fluent in English limits their ability to share their knowledge and experiences,” he said.
Lil Win suggested that this event and even future dialogues should be more inclusive by creating two sessions, one in English and one in Twi. In his opinion, this will give everyone the chance to contribute freely, without fear of being misunderstood.
He also lamented that the lack of language inclusivity caused many participants to remain silent, though they had powerful ideas that could move the industry forward. “People come with innovative ideas but end up taking them home because they are not given a platform where they feel understood. We will continue to have these events without progress if this is not addressed,” he added.
The actor further noted that when only a few people dominate conversations at such important forums, it stifles growth. “The same people speak all the time, and the same voices are heard at every meeting. This is not helping the industry. We cannot move forward if we don’t give room for everyone to express themselves,” he emphasized.
Lil Win’s comments have sparked conversations within the industry about how to make national dialogues and creative forums more inclusive. Many observers agree with him that language remains a powerful tool that can either bridge or widen gaps. For an industry as diverse as Ghana’s film space, inclusivity may be the missing key to unlocking growth, collaboration, and innovation.
By Emmanuella Antwi
