Lil Win: A Country Called Ghana Movie Earns Nomination At The Black Star International Film Festival

Lil Win: A Country Called Ghana Movie Earns Nomination At The Black Star International Film Festival

  • Lil Win's A Country Called Ghana movie, featuring top Nollywood stars, including Ramsey Nouah, has earned another recognition
  • The movie has been nominated for the Movie Of The Year award at the 2024 Black Star International Film Festival
  • Lil Win took to social media to share a congratulatory message from the Black Star International Film Festival

A Country Called Ghana, a movie produced by Ghanaian actor Lil Win, has earned another recognition at a prestigious film festival.

Lil Win: A Country Called Ghana Movie Earns Nomination At The Black Star International Film Festival
Lil Win and his Nollywood cast Photo source: @officiallilwin
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Lil Win's movie bags another nomination

In a social media post, Lil Win announced that his movie, A Country Called Ghana, has been nominated for an award at the 2024 Black Star International Film Festival.

The movie, directed by Frank Fiifi Gharbin, has earned a nomination for the movie festival's Black Star Movie Of The Year award category.

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The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) is an annual film festival that celebrates the works of filmmakers from Africa and the diaspora and provides a platform for African films to be showcased on an international stage. This year's edition will be held in Accra from September 15 to September 21, 2024.

A Country Called Ghana, which features high-profile Nigerian actors like Ramsey Nouah, Charles Awuram, and Victor Osuwagu, has gained multiple recognitions since its premiere in May 2024.

The movie has already bagged nominations in Germany and New Zealand and will be screened at the Nollywood Film Festival and IMO International Film Festival later in 2024.

Lil Win premiered A Country Called Ghana at KNUST's CCB Auditorium in Kumasi on May 25, 2024, a few hours after he was involved in a severe car crash that claimed the life of a 3-year-old child.

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Below is Lil Win's announcement post on social media:

Ghanaians hail Lil Win following his milestone

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Lil Win's milestone.

@realarma_gh commented:

"Now we understand those who were angry about not being included. Go higher Kwadwo, the sky is the limit. Congratulations."

@iamvergostar commented:

"Keep winning sir❤️"

@nyamekyebr commented:

"Congratulations senior bro. Worry not cos more are coming mark my words. I love you so much"

@nyarkorachael4 commented:

"More grace ❤️❤️❤️❤️ congratulations "

Lil Win's grandmother blesses him in a touching video

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Lil Win's grandmother showered him with blessings and shared how his movies have provided her joy and companionship.

The elderly woman revealed that her children are often busy with work and other engagements, leaving her alone. However, Lil Win's movies have filled this void, keeping her entertained and preventing loneliness.

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Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor. He graduated from African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh

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