Kwadwo Nkansah Unveils The Last African Hero on YouTube
Ghanaian actor and comedian Kwadwo Nkansah, widely known as Lil Win, has ignited online discussions with the announcement of his latest film, a biopic titled The Last African Hero, centered on Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. On May 21, 2025, Lil Win released a teaser, confirming the film’s upcoming premiere on his official YouTube channel.
The biopic features rising Kumawood actress Janet Brefo Yankson, aka Sweet Mimi, and aims to portray Traoré’s rise to power following his September 2022 coup, which ousted Burkina Faso’s government. Traoré’s anti-colonial stance and bold leadership have made him a polarizing yet iconic figure among Pan-Africanists, particularly in Francophone West Africa, inspiring Lil Win’s cinematic tribute.
Lil Win’s decision to produce a film on Traoré has gained its own reactions on social media, some think he’s funny and with a bold storytelling the movie is going to be nice to watch, and others are questioning the glorification of a coup leader since Burkina Faso’s ongoing security challenges, including jihadist violence. The teaser, showcasing dramatic scenes, has fueled anticipation, leveraging Lil Win’s 1.5 million YouTube subscribers to reach a broad audience.