Kwadwo Nkansah

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Kwadwo Nkansah
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Background information
Birth nameNkansah Kwadwo
Also known asLil Win
Born (1987-04-15) 15 April 1987 (age 38)
Origin Kumasi, Ghana
Occupations
  • comedian
  • actor
  • musician
  • artist

Kwadwo Nkansah (born 15 April 1987), [1] professionally known as Lil Win, [2] is a Ghanaian artist, musician, actor, and comedian. [3] [4] He is the founder and director of Great Minds International School in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. [5]

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Early life and education

Nkansah was born to Madam Adwoa Afrah and Mr. Kwadwo Boadi Nkansah. He grew up with six siblings in Kwaman, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. [6] He hails from Ahenkro Kwaman in the Ashanti Region. He attended junior high school in Kenyasi Abrem but dropped out of primary school in the sixth grade and did not continue his education. [7] For a long time, he was known to only possess basic education until he went back to school to further his education at Abbeam Institute of Technology in Kasoa. [8]

In an interview on 23 August 2023 with Kwame Nkrumah Tikese on Okay FM, Nkansah revealed that local leaders had encouraged him to consider running for office. They believed his substantial fan base made him a viable candidate for the Afigya Kwabere South parliamentary seat. [9] [10]

Personal life

Nkansah's marriage to his first wife, Patricia, ended around 2018. [11] [12] [13] They had two children together. He later married Maame Serwaa, who is the mother of his twins. [13] [14]

Having been celebrated across the country, Nkansah was involved in a tragic accident that resulted in the death of a three-year-old boy. The incident occurred in Amakom, Kumasi. Nkansah sustained some bruises and was admitted to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. The accident happened shortly after an interview with Angel FM in Kumasi, where he had discussed his recently premiered movie. [15]

Filmography

Discography

Singles

Notable associates

Recognitions and awards

References

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  9. "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
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  14. N, J. (22 May 2022). "Lil Win shares photos of his traditional wedding". The Herald ghana. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
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  19. Mawuli, David (22 August 2016). "Lil Win - I Dont Think Far remix feat. Guru, Flowking Stone, Zack & Sherry Boss". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  20. "Lilwin teams up with Lasmid on 'Y3b3 Y3 Yie' single". GhanaWeb. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
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