Lilwin complains, “I’ve dropped hit after hit, but I still don’t get the respect I deserve.”

Renowned singer and actor Kwadwo Nkansah, better known by his stage name Lilwin, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of acknowledgement for his contributions to Ghana’s music scene.

Lilwin claims that even though he has a number of successful songs throughout the years, people do not take him seriously as a musician.

The multifaceted entertainer bemoaned the harsh treatment he feels he receives in the profession in a recent interview.

“Despite the quantity of successes I’ve put out since I began my musical career, I’m not regarded as a genuine musician. Even after dropping hit after hit, I still don’t get the recognition I’m due,” Lilwin said.

Despite the popularity of his many well-known songs, such as Ladder, Mama Boss Papa, Anointing, and Woto Mpo Ni, he pointed out that he has not yet won an award at prestigious events like the Ghana Music Awards.

“Some up-and-coming performers receive awards right away after releasing just one or two popular songs. He remarked, “In the meantime, I’ve produced innumerable hits and never received recognition.”

Lilwin asserted that worldwide musicians are praised for their accomplishments regardless of their origins by drawing comparisons between Ghana’s music business and those of other nations.

“Whether or not you are a musician is irrelevant to a white man. “They’ll reward you if you release a hit song,” he said.

He did, however, criticise the local industry for its practices of having musicians pay for prizes and for giving preference to younger performers over more established ones.

But to cover the cost of a prize? He joked, “I’d prefer to use that money to buy Kokonte,” indicating his dislike of such schemes.