Lil Win Slams Creative Arts Agency Over Daddy Lumba’s Vigil, Calls for Support for Okomfo Kwadee
- Lil Win has reacted to the Creative Arts Agency's plan to hold a Candle Night vigil for the late Daddy Lumba on the same day as his movie premiere
- In a video, the Kumawood actor criticised the agency and suggested alternative ways they could hold their upcoming event
- Lil Win also drew the Creative Arts Agency's attention to the embattled rapper Okomfo Kwadee amid his ongoing mental issues
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about Lil Win's issues with the CAA for holding Lumba's vigil on the same day as his movie premiere
Award-winning Kumawood actor Lil Win has slammed the Creative Arts Agency in Ghana over their decision to hold a Candle Night vigil for the late Daddy Lumba on the same day as his upcoming movie premiere on August 2, 2025.
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In an interview with Kumasi-based radio station Luv FM on Monday, July 28, 2025, the Wezzy Empire CEO expressed his frustration with the agency's decision, which he claimed was made out of resentment towards him.
Lil Win claimed that he had banned the Candle Night vigil event from being held in the Ashanti Region to make way for his Captain Traore: The Last African Hero movie premiere.
He stated that he would personally organise a Candle Night vigil event for the region after he carries out his movie premiere on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Semehyia Golden (GS) Mall.
He said:
"They have scheduled Daddy Lumba's Candle Night vigil on August 2. What sin have I committed? Because of envy, they have fixed the event on the same day as my premiere. Everyone is aware that my movie premiere is on August 2."
"I have decided to ban the Candle Night vigil in the Ashanti Region. The Ashanti Region won't participate in it. We will have our movie premiere. I will organise the Candle Night vigil for the people in the Ashanti Region afterwards. I will personally do it, so we all can meet at the SG Mall."
Lil Win shared that he was pained when he saw the poster for Daddy Lumba's Candle Night vigil event on social media. He claimed that he initially thought the event would be held a week after his movie premiere.
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The Kumawood actor questioned why the Creative Arts Agency had fixed a date to hold the event on the day he would not be able to attend.
He accused the agency of being more interested in the demise of creatives instead of supporting his movie premiere.
Lil Win calls for Okomfo Kwadee support
Lil Win also called for the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) to support embattled musician Okomfo Kwadee amid his mental health struggles.
The Kumawood star called on the agency to schedule the date for the Candle Night vigil event for creatives and prominent Ghanaian leaders to donate money to Okomfo Kwadee instead.
Lil Win urged the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) to pay attention to the plight of the embattled rapper before he passes away.
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh on Lil Win, CAA issues
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on Lil Win's issues with the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) for holding Lumba's vigil on the same day as his movie premiere.
He said:
"Lil Win has no case, and his gimmicks are getting tiring. The Creative Arts Agency (CAA) and Daddy Lumba's family don’t need Lil Win’s approval to organise the vigil. Luckily for Lil Win, the main one is being organised in Accra."
The video of Lil Win slamming the Creative Arts Agency over the Daddy Lumba Candle Night vigil is below:
Reactions to Lil Win slamming CAA
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
ruthloveeee commented:
"Lil Win is only concerned about himself 🥺. At least, you still have life and you can change your date too, but the dead is gone 🥺🥺."
Freeman Philippa said:
"Why is he not going to premiere his movie in Burkina Faso because the movie is for their president?"
Jerseys Arena wrote:
"Like, how can we choose the dead over the living. Moreover, he set his date before Lumba died. So, how can those people do such arrangements if not hatred?"
God grace said:
"Lil Win, please, if it is you, we will do it for you. Please change your date, please."
Lil Win blasts Sheldon over his criticism
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Lil Win blasted Kwadwo Sheldon for criticising him over his decision to ignore Daddy Lumba and shoot a movie for Burkina Faso's leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore.
In a video, the Kumawood actor hurled many insults and questioned why the content creator would criticise him after Daddy Lumba's sudden demise.
Lil Win also shared new information about the premiere of his Captain Ibrahim Traore: The Last African Hero movie.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He has 3 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh (Music Executive) Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh is an experienced Music Executive with over a decade of experience in the Music Industry. He is also a media personality with production and on-air experience on Television and Radio. He has worked with 3x Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Mr Drew, King Paluta, Renner, Kwesi Valley, Ugandan star Azawi, and many others. NYB, as he is referred to in some quarters, is also an event producer and talent manager associated with events such as AfroNation Ghana and Guinness Accravaganza.
