- Lilwin’s latest film, Captain Ibrahim Traoré: The Last African Hero, has been nominated for Best African Movie at the New Zealand International Film Festival. Directed by Jackson K. Bentum, the film explores the rise of Burkina Faso’s Captain Traoré, who came to power via a coup in 2022.
- Selected among the top 10 from over 500 submissions, the movie has been praised for its portrayal of youth-led resistance and anti-imperialist reform. Lilwin described the nomination as a win for Ghanaian cinema.
Lilwin has just taken Kumawood global.
The actor-musician’s latest film, Captain Ibrahim Traoré: The Last African Hero, has earned a coveted nomination at the New Zealand International Film Festival — a major milestone for Ghanaian cinema. Selected among the top 10 entries from a pool of over 500 submissions, the film is now in the running for Best African Movie.
Directed by veteran filmmaker Jackson K. Bentum, the movie dives into the political ascent of Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in September 2022. But it’s more than a biopic — it’s a cinematic tribute to youth-led revolution and anti-imperialist defiance, themes that have struck a chord across the continent.
Since its release, the film has sparked headlines and conversations, with audiences praising its bold storytelling and timely message. Lilwin, who shared the news via Instagram on August 18, called the nomination a victory not just for himself, but for the entire Ghanaian film industry.
