I’m the originator of ‘Honourable Waawe’ song

Ghanaian actor and entertainer Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin, has stirred up a storm over the viral hit song Honurable Waawe, which gained massive attention following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) loss to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 elections.

Lilwin has firmly claimed ownership of the track, asserting that the idea behind it was stolen from him.

In a recent interview, the multi-talented star expressed his frustration, alleging that De Thompson, the musician behind the song, had profited off his intellectual property without offering due credit.

“The concept of Honurable Waawe is mine,” Lilwin declared passionately. “I wrote and composed it in spirit before De Thompson physically crafted it.

It’s disappointing that my idea was taken and used without my acknowledgement.”

The controversy deepened when the show host questioned the basis of Lilwin’s claim. The host pointed out that the term Honurable Waawe had only appeared in a film where Lilwin played a lead role. In response, the actor stood his ground.

“That film was where I first introduced the term,” he argued. “It’s my creative property, and just because someone put it into a song doesn’t mean they own the idea.

The entire inspiration came from me, and the musician ran with it.”

The song Honurable Waawe became an anthem in the post-election political narrative, with its catchy lyrics and satirical tone resonating with citizens dissecting the NPP’s loss.

Its rise to prominence was meteoric, but it seems the backstory of its creation is mired in conflict.