By Geraldine Amoah,Samuel Obour

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Kumawood actors Christiana Awuni and Lil Win have expressed their grievances over the National Film Dialogue being hosted in EnglishSpeaking to the media, the A Country Called Ghana movie producer advised the organisers to host two separate sessions in English and in TwiTheir statement garnered diverse opinions from Ghanaians, with some siding with them and others calling English the country’s first language

Kumawood actors Lil Win and Christiana Awuni were not happy about English being the main communication channel at the recently held National Film Dialogue.

Lil Win, Christiana Awuni blast dialogue organisers

On September 16, 2025, the film stars were among the several Ghanaian creatives and actors who showed up at the National Film Dialogue.

Speaking to the media after the event, Lil Win mentioned that the event should have been held in both English and the local dialect, Twi.

He explained that there was nobody who attended the event who did not know how to speak and understand Twi, despite being on Ga soil.

“100 per cent of the people that came understand Twi and 60 per cent, English. There should have been two sessions: one in English and another in Twi, so that those who understand Twi will attend that one,” he said.

The Ibrahim Traoré movie producer noted that people who were not good at English had likely left the event without learning anything.

Christiana Awuni, on the other hand, was spotted leaving the premises while holding Lil Win’s hand.

She threw a subtle jab at the organisers of the National Film Dialogue for hosting the event solely in English.

“Do they think they are the only ones who understand English?” she told the media.

Awuni mentioned that the next National Film Dialogue would also be held in Kumasi and expressed disappointment that it would be hosted in English as well.

Reactions to Lil Win at film dialogue

There were mixed reactions in the comments section. While people sided with Lil Win, others noted that English was the country’s first language.

The reactions of Ghanaians to Lil Win and Christiana Awuni’s plight are below:

constanceowusu98 said:

“I really agree 👍 with him this time around.”

enocq_the_barber said:

“He’s making a lot of sense.”

no_two_waez said:

“Wei nkoaaaa de3 I support him 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.”

luu_luh said:

“😂😂😂😂😂 And those who don’t understand English mostly are the ones with the money-making ideas.”

moko.bi said:

“He is a real joker. Is Twi Ghana’s official language? English is the official language, so that is expected to be used as the medium of communication.”

mrzakuagh said:

“Totally agree… Even if in English, there should be a translator.”

shefdchef said:

“When he took his movie to Netflix, what language did he have a meeting with the management 🧑‍🦯🧑‍🦯🧑‍🦯.”

Lil Win, wife console Daddy Lumba’s widow

YEN.com.gh also reported that Lil Win and his wife, Maame Serwaa, paid a visit to the residence of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba to commiserate with his family.

In a heartfelt post on Instagram, the talented Kumawood filmmaker shared a photo of himself and his wife alongside Odo Broni, the surviving wife of the late musician.

The gesture earned the couple praise from social media users, who admired their show of respect. However, others commented on Lil Win’s outfit for the solemn occasion.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh