Lilwin’s Ibrahim Traoré Movie Gets Nomination At New Zealand Film Festival

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Kumawood actor and musician Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin, has chalked a major success with his latest film, Captain Ibrahim Traoré: The Last African Hero.

Following weeks of buzzing headlines since its release, the movie has been nominated for Best African Movie at the New Zealand International Film Festival.

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The movie was a part of the top 10 selected from over 500 submissions according to a post made by the Wizzy Empire boss.

In the post made on August 18, 2025, via Instagram, Lilwin described the recognition as a triumph not only for himself but for Ghanaian cinema.

The movie directed by Jackson K. Bentum, chronicles the rise of Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who assumed power through a coup on September 30, 2022.

Beyond documenting his leadership, the film portrays Traoré as a symbol of youth-driven reform and anti-imperialist resistance—an angle that has resonated strongly with audiences across Africa.

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