Ghanaian actor and filmmaker Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has broken down in tears while recounting the difficulties he faced during the production of his upcoming movie, A Journey to Africa (Nzulezu), after Nigerian actors reportedly refused to continue travelling by boat to the filming location.
In a video shared online on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Kumawood star described how the unexpected setback disrupted his plans for the movie, which centres on Nzulezu, a historic community in Ghana’s Western Region known for its houses built on stilts over water.
According to Lil Win, the Nigerian stars agreed to participate in the production but became uncomfortable with the boat journey required to reach the location after spending three days shooting there.
The filmmaker explained that the journey took approximately 40 minutes by boat, making water transportation essential to accessing the community where the movie was being filmed.
He said the actors subsequently informed him that they were unwilling to return to the location by water and suggested that the production be moved elsewhere.
However, relocating the shoot would have created another major challenge because Nzulezu was central to the film’s storyline.
Lil Win explained that the situation left him struggling to find a solution, especially because he had invested considerable resources in bringing the Nigerian stars to Ghana and had planned to complete filming within a week.
He reportedly approached the actors individually and tried to persuade them to continue with the production despite their concerns.
Although visibly emotional while recounting the experience, the filmmaker acknowledged that he understood why the actors were apprehensive about travelling on the water.
He linked their concerns to a previous drowning incident involving an actor during the filming of a movie, suggesting that the tragedy may have influenced their reluctance to continue the boat journey.
“I don’t blame the Nigerian stars because, not long ago, one of their colleagues drowned and died while shooting a water scene for a movie. So, to some extent, I understood their concerns,” Lil Win said, according to ZionFelix.net.
The movie features several prominent Nollywood actors, including Patience Ozokwor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Mike Ezuruonye, Charles Awurum, Zubby Michael and Destiny Etiko.
The project has attracted attention as another collaboration between Ghana’s Kumawood industry and Nigeria’s Nollywood, bringing together established actors from both countries.
Before the latest revelation, Lil Win had explained his decision to work with Nigerian actors, claiming that some responded more quickly to scripts and professional engagements than Ghanaian actors he had approached.
The filmmaker has also described the project as an important international production, with Nzulezu serving as a major part of its cultural setting.
Despite the reported disagreement over the filming location, the movie has generated publicity through behind-the-scenes videos and appearances by its cast in Ghana.
An official premiere date had not been confirmed in the reports reviewed.
Lil Win’s account has drawn attention to the logistical difficulties filmmakers can encounter when productions depend on remote locations, particularly when cast members have safety concerns about the transportation required to reach the set.
While the filmmaker expressed disappointment over the disruption, he acknowledged the actors’ fears and said he understood their reasons for hesitating.
The incident has since become a talking point among entertainment followers as anticipation builds for the release of A Journey to Africa (Nzulezu).
