- Lilwin has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Abrempong TV over unauthorized broadcasts of A Country Called Ghana.
- His lawyers are demanding GHS 1 million in compensation for copyright infringement.
- The station allegedly aired the film without licensing or consent from Weezy Empire.
- Legal action will follow if the station fails to respond within 14 days.
- The case highlights ongoing challenges with piracy in Ghana’s entertainment industry.
Ghanaian entertainer Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin, has taken legal action against Abrempong TV for allegedly airing his movie A Country Called Ghana without permission. His lawyers have issued a cease-and-desist letter demanding GHS 1,000,000 in compensation for what they describe as repeated and unauthorized broadcasts.
The letter, dated September 2 and signed by Enoch Sebastian Owusu of NexLaw Attorneys, accuses the Nsawam-based station of infringing on Lilwin’s intellectual property rights. The legal team claims that multiple individuals have provided video evidence confirming the station’s unlawful airing of the film, which is owned by Weezy Empire.
According to the notice, Abrempong TV’s actions have caused significant financial loss and reputational damage to Lilwin’s brand and production outfit. The lawyers argue that the broadcasts violated both economic and moral rights protected under Ghanaian copyright law.
The station has been given a 14-day deadline to comply with the demands or face legal proceedings. If the matter goes to court, Lilwin’s team says it will pursue additional damages and seek full reimbursement for legal costs.
The case has reignited conversations about piracy in Ghana’s entertainment industry, where creators often struggle to protect their work from unauthorized distribution. Lilwin, who has been vocal about the issue in recent months, previously warned media houses against airing his content without proper licensing.
Industry observers say the outcome of this case could set a precedent for how intellectual property violations are handled in Ghana’s creative sector — especially as more local productions gain international attention.
