Ghanaian actor and filmmaker has revealed that producing his upcoming biopic movie on Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré: The Last African Hero, has been financially draining.

According to him, the financial demands of the movie made it necessary to secure a loan of  $400,000.

Lilwin said that was still not enough until he added his own money, including support from other individuals.

“Captain Ibrahim Traoré movie took every ounce of effort, money and support I could gather. It has been very financially demanding. I had to take out a loan of about $400,000 in addition to my own money and help from others, bringing the total to around $500,000,” he told Graphic Showbiz in an interview.

The actor stressed that he goes all out to produce African movie content to secure a place in the international market.

“If you want your movie to be accepted internationally, you cannot just tell any story. It has to be rich in African culture, our history, our traditions and our folklore. That is why I focus on African stories that showcase who we are,” he added.

Comedian Kwadwo Nkansah has been subjected to harsh treatment over the upcoming movie.

He recounts a situation where some masked men raided the movie set, which he said cost him GH¢15,000 a day to rent.

"Everything was on track—until a group of about ten young men on motorbikes stormed the set and demanded that filming be stopped. When Lilwin’s team tried to reason with them, things quickly escalated.

“They damaged our equipment and caused chaos,” he recalled. “The place was rented—it was someone’s property, and we were paying GHC15,000 every day to use it”, Lilwin recounted the incident via a social media post.

However, the Director of the movie has spoken following the truncation of the shooting of the movie.

During an exclusive interview with Sean City TV, a Kumasi-based media house, on May 31, hosted by Ruthy and Busumuru, Sean Kingston, the producer and director Jackson K. Bentum, shared insights on the purpose and vision behind the film.

According to Bentum, some believe the production of the movie asserts an endorsement and promotion of military coups.

However, he clarified that "We are not saying coups are good. That is not what this movie is about. The story is centered on leadership and impact. Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership in Burkina Faso has brought a sense of renewed hope and sovereignty to the people."