Lil Win, Dan Kwaku Yeboah Mourn as Weezy Empire Actor Apaluca Dies
- A Ghanaian actor, dancer and comic performer with Lil Win's Weezy Empire has passed away
- Lil Win, the boss of Weezy Empire and his publicist, Akwadaa Nyame, confirmed the tragic passing of Apaluca on social media
- The diminutive Kumawood sensation's death has thrown Ghana's acting and entertainment community into a state of gloom
Ghanaian actor Kwadwo Nkansah, aka Lil Win, has announced the passing of his colleague Apaluca.
Source: Instagram
Apaluca, whose real name is James Owusu Ansah, reportedly passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Lil Win shared a video on social media confirming the tragic news of Apaluca's passing. On TikTok, Lil Win's manager, Akwadaa Nyame, also confirmed the news, saying,
"It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we, at #WezzyEmpire, confirm the passing of our beloved actor and friend, James Owusu Ansah, known as Apaluca."
In Lil Win's video, he couldn't tell the cause of Apaluca's death.
The renowned Kumawood actor lamented about the inconvenient timing of his loss.
"Why have you gone at this time? I'm about to release my new music, and you'd have all benefited from it," Lil Win said.
Apalo was famed for his unique stature, as well as his comic and dancing talent. He featured as an extra in several of Lil Win's web series, including Debony.
Source: Facebook
The comic sensation has been seen with Lil Win on stage several times, joining forces with other stars like Kwame Ahenfie in the Weezy Empire camp.
Dan Kwaku Yeboah eulogises Apaluca
Apaluca, also known as Apalo, gained significant recognition for his craft. His tragic passing has thrown the Kumawood community into gloom, including fans, colleagues, and other industry insiders.
Ghanaian sports personality, Dan Kwaku Yeboah, Head of Sports, Despite Media and former spokesperson, GFA Normalisation Committee, shared a touching tribute in honour of Apaluca.
In his tribute, he described the diminutive actor as a humble soul.
Ghanaians mourn Weezy Empire star Apaluca
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.
Don Papa said:
"Hmmmmm, 2025 has been a very wicked year claiming lives hmmmm."
GH C RO wrote:
"Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. How did my captain from the Black Giant national team die? 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭. Can't believe dis 🥹🥹🥹🥹."
Gina Bentum shared:
"Eiiii Ghana, where are we going hmmmm 🥲."
Dees Decor noted:
"Eiii, I even saw him last Saturday evening at Lapaz oo."
Mensah Ampadu commented:
"Ooh...I think I saw him dis Easter sef.....3y3 asem ooo.....Ewiase....hmmm!"
Mavis Awo Nyarkoa Akonkoh added:
Aww, my dancing partner at vergin, Rest In Peace, buddy. My Nii boi town paddy 😭😭😭
Adom TV's Okyeame Amoako Darkwa dies
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that media personality Okyeame Amoako Darkwa of Adom FM and Adom TV passed away.
Amoako Darko died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, after a tiresome health battle, as per unconfirmed reports.
He was once a morning show host at Takoradi-based radio station, Kyzz FM and the Operations Manager at Good News FM. He also worked as the head of Programmes at Shaft FM in Obuasi.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
