"The presido go fi bore o": Lil Win stars as Ibrahim Traore in new film

Lil Win Teases Biopic on Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traore, Fans React

Ghanaian actor Lil Win is creating a new movie. The film will focus on Ibrahim Traore, the president of Burkina Faso.

On May 21, he shared a teaser for the biopic titled *The Last African Hero*. This announcement excited many fans on social media.

Lil Win stars as Ibrahim Traore in the film. It also features rising Kumawood star Sweet Mimi, known as Janet Brefo Yankson. He plans to release the movie on his YouTube channel soon.

Captain Ibrahim Traore came to power in September 2022 through a coup. His leadership has attracted significant international attention.

Fans have reacted to Lil Win's project with mixed feelings. Some comments suggested adding French subtitles for wider reach. Others expressed concerns about how the film might portray military leadership.

One user urged respect for Traore and cautioned against mocking Ghanaian leaders. Another encouraged Lil Win to promote positive governance in Africa through his work.

Some praised Lil Win’s talent and called him one of Ghana's best actors. However, others criticized his decision to make this biopic, questioning its appropriateness.

In related news, Burkina Faso recently honored late Ghanaian president Jerry John Rawlings. They renamed a street in Ouagadougou after him during an event on May 17, 2025.

Kimathi Rawlings, Rawlings' son, thanked the government of Burkina Faso for this honor.