Kwadwo Nkansah, well known as Lilwin, has looked back at the period that helped cement his name in Kumawood, and he credits movie soundtracks as a major driver of that success.
In an interview with ZionFelix, the actor made a bold claim about his impact, maintaining that no film soundtrack in Ghana has reached the kind of popularity attached to songs from the movies he featured in.
He highlighted tracks such as “Metanfo” and “Big Boy Weezy,” explaining that their widespread appeal was tied to his presence in those productions. Over time, he said, the songs became inseparable from his brand, often drawing the loudest reactions whenever he performs them.
He argued that films he was involved in produced some of the most successful soundtracks in the country, listing titles like “Metanfo,” “Big Boy Weezy,” and “Azonto Ghost” as examples. In his view, the level of recognition those songs achieved remains unmatched, with audiences across different age groups able to sing along with ease.
Lilwin also linked that era to the emergence of other acts, pointing to Bisa Kdei as someone whose musical journey coincided with the rise of movie soundtracks. He suggested that the timing played a role in shaping the singer’s career.
Beyond that, he expressed the belief that Bisa Kdei’s decision to step away from soundtrack work did not serve the industry well. According to Lilwin, staying active in that space could have further strengthened the connection between Ghana’s film and music sectors.
Reflecting on how their paths crossed, he recounted that his growing popularity as an actor overlapped with Bisa Kdei’s rise. During the production of “Azonto Ghost,” he initially performed to a Gasmilla track, but high costs pushed producers to seek an alternative, which ultimately brought Bisa Kdei into the project.
He maintained that Bisa Kdei’s withdrawal from soundtrack production came at a time when demand for his work was high, arguing that focusing on major film collaborations instead of stepping away entirely would have been a better move.
Watch the interview below.
