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Lil Win’s recent film, “A Country Called Ghana,” continues to garner accolades, this time earning recognition at the prestigious Rivers International Film Festival in Nigeria.

On Saturday, August 31, 2024, Lil Win proudly shared the exciting news on his Instagram account, posting photos that highlighted the movie’s selection for the festival. The Rivers International Film Festival, an annual celebration of cinematic excellence, is organized by the Indigenous group Desgol Entertainment Worldwide. This year’s festival is set to take place in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, from October 24 to October 27, 2024.

“A Country Called Ghana,” directed by the talented Frank Fiifi Gharbin, has been a resounding success since its premiere in May 2024. Notably, it was awarded Best Indigenous Film at the Nollywood Film Festival in Germany on August 3. The film features notable Nollywood actors such as Ramsey Nouah and Victor Oswuagu and has already claimed three awards at the 2024 IMO International Film Festival in Nigeria.

Lil Win’s announcement on social media drew a wave of congratulatory messages from his fans and fellow Ghanaians. Many took to the comments section to express their pride and joy over his achievements.

Here are a few comments YEN.com.gh gathered:

stepran_media commented:
“This is a well-deserved recognition for all the pain and tribulations you have gone through. Congrats and more to come.”

In a trending video accompanying his post, Lil Win can be seen engaging with his fans, generously spraying them with cash and warmly shaking hands with several admirers.

This string of accolades for “A Country Called Ghana” underscores the film’s impact and Lil Win’s growing influence in the film industry.