Nollywood Star, Charles Awurum, Says He Never Watched Lil Win's Movies: "I Knew Him On TikTok"
- Nollywood star, Charles Awurum. has stated in a recent interview that he only knew about Kumawood actor Lil Win on TikTok
- He said that prior to flying to Ghana to work with Lil Win on the A Country Called Ghana movie series, he never watched any of his movies
- His comments in the interview have sparked debate on social media
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Nigerian comedian and actor, Charles Awurum, has disclosed that he did not know about Ghanaian actor, Lil Win, before flying to Ghana to feature in his upcoming movie series, 'A Country Called Ghana'.
Charles Awurum spoke about how he knew Lil Win
In a recent interview, Charles Awurum disclosed that while in Nigeria, he never watched any of Lil Win's movies and neither did he know about his craft.
The Nollywood star who hailed LiI Win added that he was only chanced to come across the Kumawood star's funny videos on TikTok, which caught his attention.
Speaking about filming for LiI Win's 'A County Called Ghana' movie series, Awurum who mourned Mr Ibu said that the Ghanaian actor is one of the most talented film producers he has ever worked with.
"He is very interesting. This is my first time doing anything with him. He is very good at acting. He is a good comedian. A big one."
Awurum further stated that he cannot see anyone competing with LiI Win, looking at the incredible things he has done so far on set.
Below is a video of Charles Awurum speaking highly of Lil Win in an interview.
How fans reacted to the interview
Many people admired the fact that Awurum poke highly of LiI Win in the interview. Others were also surprised that he did not know about the Ghanaian actor prior to flying down to Ghana to film for him. Here are some of the comments below:
@competent_gh said:
"He said he is only on ticktock ."
@2realndeep said:
"Ghanaians and Nigerians are just the same we are brothers."
@jennifersoter said:
"A good comedian."
@melo_pee242 said:
"I am not a Ghanaian but I understand twi. Bro, you are good at what you do. No match for." now.
@celebrityhairstylist_kdhair said:
"Congrats lil win for this bold step you have taken in your career and Ghana movie industry."
@kanawu00 said:
"Great job brother . Hoping you will make further movies about defining historic moments in Ghana’s history like the 1966 and 1983 events."
@yomlebanson said:
"Lilwin, thank you for making Ghana proud. More blessings."
Lil Win engages in hilarious banter with Charles Awurum, surprises Ghanaians with his fluent English
naanakeyadama said:
"I can’t wait for people to see this amazing master piece you are about to unleash."
Ramsey Nouah praises LiI Win
Legit.ng had reported that Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah, had praised his host in Ghana, LiI Win for taking good care of him.
He disclosed that the Kumawood actor has made him to add weight because of the kind of food he was given.
He also noted that he used to eat Waankye and delicious bush meat. He hailed LiI Win for making Kumasi and Ghana feel like home.
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