- British actor Idris Elba plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade to support the continent’s movie industry.
- The 52-year-old star of The Wire is reportedly working on plans to build a film studio in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and Accra, Ghana.
- Elba, born in London, has a deep connection to Africa, influenced by her Ghanaian mother and Sierra Leonean father.
British actor Idris Elba has announced to the BBC his intention to move to Africa within the next ten years as part of his commitment to enhancing the continent’s film industry.
The 52-year-old, renowned for his role in the acclaimed series The Wire, is involved in early-stage initiatives to establish a film studio in Zanzibar, Tanzania, as well as another in Accra, the capital of Ghana.
Having been born in London, Elba has deep roots in Africa, with his mother hailing from Ghana and his father from Sierra Leone.
He aims to utilize his celebrity status to support the growing film sector, emphasizing the importance of Africans having the opportunity to narrate their own stories.
“I would certainly consider settling down here; not even consider, it’s going to happen,” He stated during an interview conducted on the periphery of an industry conference in Accra.
“I think [I’ll move] in the next five, 10 years, God willing. I’m here to bolster the film industry – that is a 10-year process – I won’t be able to do that from overseas. I need to be in-country, on the continent.”
In alignment with the principles of Pan-Africanism, he refrains from dedicating himself to residing in any particular location.
“I’m going to live in Accra, I’m going to live in Freetown [Sierra Leone’s capital], I’m going to live in Zanzibar. I’m going to try and go where they’re telling stories – that’s really important.”
In other news, Prominent content creator Jarvis has expressed her concerns regarding the growing swelling on her jawline while reaching out for assistance from Nigerians.
It is worth noting that Jarvis previously disclosed her decision to halt her Robot content due to a tumor affecting her jawline.
Recently, she utilized social media to inform her followers that the swelling has been progressively worsening.
In a video posted online, she earnestly requested her fans to recommend suitable locations for the procedure, aiming to avoid any permanent scarring.
