Nkonkonsa Celebrity Gossip From Africa
Idrissa Akuna Elba, a British actor, paid a courtesy call to President Akufo-Addo while in Ghana and pledged to help the nation’s film industry, starting with his own movie that he plans to screen there.
Numerous diasporans, including international celebrities, have developed a deep interest in Ghana as a result of the Year of Return and Beyond the Return programs.
Idris Elba is the most recent celebrity to establish a base in Ghana. To honor his Ghanaian roots, he plans to build up a film school, help improve film regulations, and set up a shooting location in Ghana (Idris Elba was born to Sierra Leonean Creole man and a Ghanaian woman).
Idris Elba spoke with the president on his plans for the homeland during a courtesy trip to the Jubilee House during his tour to Ghana.
A thriving film industry, in Idris Elba’s opinion, starts with sound public policy. He said that because they recognize the financial worth of the film business, nations like South Africa, Europe, Greece, and Morocco have made investments in their policies.
“I have a film that I'm directing and hoping to bring that film or at least some of that film to shoot in Ghana. That film will be here in December” – Idris Elba to Prez Akufo-Addo pic.twitter.com/DFIoYKPwzq
— Nαɳα Kɯαɱҽ (@NanaKwame_off) February 4, 2023
Idris Elba complimented the NFA for assisting in the production of his projected “Ghanaian” feature when he discusses the Ghanaian film industry.
“The National Flim Authority has done the work. Put together a comprehensive plan to propel Ghana into the forefront. It needs to be robust. It needs to be competitive. We believe for sure, and I know you believe in your legacy that you want to leave behind, that Ghana should step up to start attracting those filmmakers.
“What i want to do is that I have a film that I’m directing, and I’m hoping to bring that film, or at least some of that film, to shoot it in Ghana. That film will be here in December. We start pre-production in August. Some of the films, in two or three weeks, will be in Ghana by December.”
Idris Elba concluded that this initiative will show the world that Ghana is open for business!
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