Lil Win’s Ibrahim Traoré Movie Sells Out at Royal View Cinema, Shown in Packed SG Mall Car Park
- Kumawood actor Lil Win premiered his latest movie, Ibrahim Traoré: The Last African Hero on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at SG Mall
- In videos trending online, a large crowd was spotted trying to make their way into the cinema hall, while others watched it at the car park
- The videos melted many hearts as people hailed the Kumawood actor for incredible promotion of the movie
Kumawood actor Lil Win has left many Ghanaians in awe after selling out tickets to the premiere of his movie, Ibrahim Traoré: The Last African Hero.
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Lil Win's Ibrahim Traoré film premiere
It was an unforgettable night at SG Mall in Kumasi as Lil Win premiered his latest film, Ibrahim Traoré: The Last African Hero.
The movie, which honours the legacy of Burkinabè leader Ibrahim Traoré, was lauded for its powerful message and Lil Win’s emotional performance.
With fans arriving in overwhelming numbers, the mall’s cinema hall reached full capacity well before showtime.
Hundreds of eager moviegoers were left standing outside, hoping to catch a glimpse of the blockbuster movie. Sensing the excitement and refusing to turn people away, Lil Win made a bold decision: convert the mall’s car park into an open-air cinema.
A giant screen and speakers were set up. Chairs were arranged, and the crowd settled outside to catch a glimpse of the movie. Cars were moved, lights were dimmed, and the premiere continued outside, transforming the mall into a giant cinema hall.
In videos trending online, the crowd were seen erupting with laughter, cheers, and applause throughout the screening.
Many captured the moment on their phones, sharing videos across social media. Lil Win responded by reposting several videos from his fans to his Instagram feed as he expressed his gratitude to Ghanaians for the support.
Reactions to Lil Win's Traoré film premiere
Many people applauded Lil Win for an exceptional promotion of his movie about the Burkinabe transitional president.
Others also talked about how proud they were of the Kumawood actor, as they hailed him in the comment section.
The reactions of Ghanaians after seeing the turnout for the Ibrahim Traoré movie premiere are below:
iam_amoako1 said:
"This is the reason why they envy you, but who Jah bless no one can curse. Keep shining and keep standing tall. Undisputed 🙌❤️👏."
dben__7 said:
"❤️❤️❤️ Pls, let your team manage the crowd next time, scenes like this are very uncomfortable, especially those with kids❤️❤️❤️."
iam_amoako1 said:
"And they’re comparing him to who??? Jokes!!! Kwadwo is the greatest of all time 🙌❤️."
baakofresh_tv said:
"Naaa, everybody has their ERA. THIS IS YOUR ERA 👏👏🔥. Herrr GOOD management. Boss, you will go far, nothing will stop you 👏👏👏."
mobteresa said:
"Your people love you. Asante for a reason ❤️🔥🙌."
real_marrow_world said:
"Congratulations Father of All ❤️🙌."
boatefredrick said:
"What Adom Nyame is capable of doing is not what a man can think of. YEHOWA NHYIRA WO NA )KA WO HO. AMEN 🙏."
Lil Win gifts GH¢3k to yam seller
YEN.com.gh reported that Kumawood actor and comedian Lil Win won praise for his thoughtful gesture toward Beatrice Kankam, a yam seller who lost GH¢2,000 during a promotional activation for his Ibrahim Traoré movie at Adum Market.
In a heartfelt video shared online, Lil Win visited the market woman, expressed sincere regret over the incident, and offered a personal apology. To make amends, he handed her GH¢3,000 in cash, replacing her loss and going beyond to show appreciation for her patience.
The kind act touched many Ghanaians, who flooded social media with supportive comments, praising the actor for his humility and compassion.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
