Lil Win Assaults Man Who Attempted to Steal Money From Him During Kejetia Market Visit
- Lil Win was involved in an unfortunate incident on July 30 during his visit to the Kejetia market to promote his upcoming movie
- In a video, the Kumawood actor physically assaulted a man who attempted to steal from him during his money-spraying stunt
- Lil Win's assault incident triggered mixed reactions from many Ghanaians on social media, with the actor receiving backlash
Kumawood actor Lil Win has courted attention after a video of his recent visit to Kejetia surfaced on social media.
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On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the comic actor stormed the central business district of Kumasi as part of the promotion for his upcoming movie, Captain Ibrahim Traoré: The Last African Hero.
In recent weeks, Lil Win has stepped up efforts to garner massive buzz for the upcoming movie, which is set to premiere at the Semenhyia Golden (SG) Mall on Saturday, July 30, 2025.
The visit, which was expected to be a happy moment for the Kumawood actor and his fans, was marred by an unfortunate incident.
Lil Win assaults man at Kejetia market
In a viral video that emerged on social media, Lil Win was spotted on top of a moving pickup truck that had been custom-branded with the posters of the Captain Ibrahim Traoré: The Last African Hero movie.
The actor's bodyguard stood beside him to shield him from the large crowd that had gathered around the moving vehicle as he paraded through the streets of Kejetia.
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To show his appreciation for the rousing reception he received, Lil Win took out some cash from his pocket and proceeded to throw it into the crowd.
As the actor carried out his generous gesture, an unidentified man reportedly climbed onto his branded vehicle in an attempt to grab the cash directly from his hands and make a quick getaway.
The man's attempt did not go as planned, as Lil Win's bodyguard immediately rushed to grab him as he struggled to steal the money from the actor.
The Kumawood actor, who was angered by the man's actions, also physically assaulted him before he and his bodyguard got him off the vehicle. He later continued to spray the money on the large crowd.
The incident has sparked mixed reactions, with many Ghanaians criticising Lil Win for his money-spraying stunt at the market.
The video of Lil Win physically assaulting the man who attempted to steal his money at Kejetia market has gone viral since.
Reactions to Lil Win's Kejetia market incident
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Two.Cediz commented:
"Weezy never try koraaa. Why did he beat the guy?"
Amisty power said:
"Common sense should tell him that doing that in such a crowded place can result in injuries. Is that what the president is doing in Burkina Faso?"
Dhat Guy wrote:
"Is that how to do a promotion? This can again lead to injuries and cause deaths. If you talk p3, they will say you hate him. 😏"
Mrs. Blu commented:
"Just money, see what Weezy did to the boy."
Traders lose money during Lil Win's visit
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that traders lost money and goods during Lil Win's visit to the Kejetia market on July 30, 2025.
In a video, two traders were distraught after the Kumawood actor's money-spraying stunt created confusion at the market.
The incident at the Kejetia market during Lil Win's visit triggered mixed reactions from many Ghanaians on social media.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
