Student Secretly Records Van Vicker Buying GH₵ 4 Groundnuts on His Way to Lectures, Video Goes Viral
- A student at Wisconsin International University College secretly recorded actor Van Vicker casually buying groundnuts from a roadside vendor
- The actor, currently studying law, paid GH₵5 for groundnuts worth GH₵4 and walked away without collecting his change, stirring reactions online
- The video went viral on social media and sparked positive reactions as many praised Van Vicker for his simplicity, generosity, and youthful looks
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Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has earned online acclaim after he was spotted buying groundnuts from a roadside vendor.
Source: Facebook
The actor, known for his boyish good looks and charm, was secretly recorded in the act by a student at the Wisconsin International University College.
In the video seen by YEN.com.gh on the TikTok page Ms Berla, Van Vicker conversed calmly with the vendor as she counted out his order.
She could be seen handing him four packs of groundnuts, believed to cost GH₵ 1 each, for a total of GH₵ 4.
Van Vicker paid with a bluish-looking note, believed to be GH₵ 5, and left without receiving any change.
The video of Van Vicker’s interaction with the roadside vendor went viral after it was posted by the student who secretly recorded it.
According to reports, the actor is enrolled at the University to study law.
The TikTok video of Van Vicker buying groundnuts is below.
Van Vicker explains absence in Lil Win's movie
Before being outed by a secretly recorded video, Van Vicker had recently announced that he was enrolled in school during an interview with Nana Romeo on Okay FM's drive-time show.
The popular radio host asked the actor why he did not appear in Kumawood actor and producer, Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win's movie, A Country Called Ghana, even though he was in negotiations to star in it.
On February 2, Lil Win slammed Van Vicker for attempting to undermine his movie, despite his refusal to star in it.
Source: Facebook
Addressing the criticism, Van Vicker said he did not appear in the movie because he was unable to reach an agreement with Lil Win's director.
He said that due to being in school, he had certain demands regarding the time he could be on set.
Van Vicker also said he turned down the movie because the demands on his character were not properly reflected in the amount he was being offered.
The TikTok video of Van Vicker's explanation is below.
Reactions to Van Vicker buying groundnuts
YEN.com.gh has compiled numerous comments reacting to the video showing Van Vicker buying groundnuts from a roadside vendor.
𝓙𝓪𝔂 𝓦𝓲𝓼𝓮🧢👅💦 said:
"This guy and D-CRYME always grow younger as years go by🙄🙄. Who else noticed that???"
R💓 wrote:
"Let him catch you recording him🤣😭. The way he warned us last year."
RAMA 💞🎀🩺💫🌷 commented:
"He is a law student, Kofi Sarpong and Ohemaa Woyeje are also there."
Candy Walker said:
"Me too🤭he came to buy some of my sausage on campus yesterday 🥰🥰😂."
Van Vicker celebrates wife on birthday
Previously, YEN.com.gh also reported that Van Vicker celebrated his wife, Adjoa, as she turned a year older on January 24, 2025.
The actor shared how much he admired her in an Instagram post accompanied by a gorgeous photo of his partner of 22 years.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
