Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, widely known as Lil Win, has issued a public apology to actress Martha Ankomah during a live television broadcast. The apology follows his request for an out-of-court settlement in a GHS 5 million defamation lawsuit filed against him by Ankomah.
In his apology, Lil Win acknowledged that it is common for people to offend one another, and he took responsibility for his actions. He clarified that his comments were intended to express his dissatisfaction with Ankomah’s decision not to participate in his film, not to verbally assault her as rumored.
“If she felt offended by my comments, I humbly apologize. There’s no hate or bad blood,” Lil Win stated.
The defamation lawsuit, lodged by Martha Ankomah on February 14, 2024, arises from a viral video in which Lil Win allegedly made disparaging remarks about her role and importance in the film industry. Ankomah’s lawsuit claims that Lil Win’s statements have tarnished her reputation and that of GTP, a brand with which she is associated.
Ankomah accuses Lil Win of falsely accusing her of disparaging Kumawood actors and refusing to work with them due to perceived subpar storylines. In her lawsuit, she is seeking several forms of relief, including:
- GHS 5 million in damages for defamation.
- Compensatory damages for harm to her reputation.
- Aggravated damages for the malicious nature of the statements.
- An apology and retraction of the defamatory remarks.
- An injunction to prevent Lil Win from making further defamatory statements.
At their most recent court meeting, both parties agreed to seek an out-of-court settlement.
