How Lil Win Missed the Opportunity to Meet American Lil Wayne
Ghanaian actor and comedian Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has expressed his heartfelt desire to meet American rapper Lil Wayne, a figure he greatly admires. During an appearance on Opemsuo Radio’s Oseikrom Kwanso, Lil Win shared that the two individuals he dreams of meeting are Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Lil Wayne. Despite his efforts, he has always missed the opportunity to meet the rapper.
Recounting a missed chance, Lil Win described an incident in Los Angeles where Lil Wayne was performing.
“I went to Los Angeles and tried to meet him at a show, but it was sold out. If I had the chance, I would have climbed the stage to meet him,” he said.
The rapper’s influence on Lil Win is profound, as he revealed that Lil Wayne inspired his stage name, despite the different spellings.
“American Lil Wayne is someone I really like. When I lived at Ashtown, I used to listen to his songs. I don’t understand English, so I would listen to the rhythm and dance to it in dance competitions,” Lil Win explained.
His admiration for Lil Wayne is evident, and the rapper’s music played a significant role in shaping his early interests and career.
Lil Win’s stage name was solidified through his acting career in a role in which was a DJ for witches. This role marked the beginning of his journey as Lil Win, a name that has since become synonymous with his brand in the Ghanaian entertainment industry.
“When I acted in the movie ‘Menkoaa Mebusua,’ I played a DJ for the witches, so I took the name DJ Lil Win,” he shared.
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., professionally known as Lil Wayne, is a prominent figure in the American music scene. As a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive, he has left an indelible mark on the hip-hop industry. Lil Wayne is widely celebrated as one of the most influential artistes of his generation and is consistently ranked among the greatest rappers of all time.
