Actor and filmmaker Joseph Van Vicker has sued fellow actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, for GH¢10 million over alleged defamatory statements made in a Facebook video.
In a suit filed at the High Court in Accra, Van Vicker is seeking damages, a public retraction and apology, and an order restraining Lil Win from repeating the alleged defamatory statements.
Court documents indicate that the action stems from a Facebook video published with the caption, “LIL WIN BANS VAN VICKER FROM ACTING IN KUMASI!”
According to the statement of claim, Lil Win allegedly accused Van Vicker of lying about him, failing to fulfil a professional commitment and ignoring five telephone calls.
The video also reportedly discussed the film “Journey to Africa,” suggesting that Van Vicker’s continued involvement in the production would depend on him showing remorse.
Van Vicker argues that the statements portrayed him as dishonest and unprofessional and falsely suggested that he had been barred from acting in Kumasi’s Kumawood film industry.
He denies the allegations and contends that the publication was malicious and intended to attract attention to Lil Win’s film project.
As part of his claims, Van Vicker is asking the court to order Lil Win to publish a retraction and apology on news portals for four consecutive weeks, with the same prominence as the original publication. He is also seeking legal costs and an injunction against further publication of the alleged defamatory material.
The statement of claim, dated October 10, 2026, further alleges that the video has caused Van Vicker considerable distress and anxiety.
He claims to have cancelled planned business trips to Kumasi because of fears for his personal safety.
The suit was filed at the General Jurisdiction Division of the High Court in Accra.
The writ of summons requires Lil Win to enter an appearance within eight days of being served.
As of the time of publication, Lil Win had not publicly responded to the suit.
