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British actor Idrissa Akuna Elba alias Idris Elba, plans to open a major film studio in Tanzania after holding initial talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Photo/Ikulu

Idris Elba’s studio in Ghana, Tanzania – What it means for Africa’s Creative Arts

Industry and Trade
  • Hollywood movie star Idris Elba meets Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan
  • Idris Elba to set up film studios in Ghana and Tanzania
  • Africa's Creative Arts industry growing rapidly

British actor Idrissa Akuna Elba alias Idris Elba, plans to open a major film studio in Tanzania after holding initial talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Tanzanian's Director of Presidential Communications, Zuhura Yunus, recently made this announcement during a media briefing session on the outcome of President Hassan's trip to the 53rd World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

"The president met with Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina, and they are keen to invest in a film studio in Tanzania," said Yunus.

"Discussions on the project have just begun, and if successful, the project will help not only Tanzania but also Eastern and Central Africa," she added.

While the country is mostly known for its minerals, the likes of tanzanite, a rare

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Actor Idris Elba speaks after he received the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum. www.theexchange.africa

Idris Elba fight for food security in Africa

Industry and Trade

Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba were honoured with the 2023 Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum in Davos for their leadership in advocating for poor small-scale farmers worldwide. The Crystal Award recognizes exceptional artists and cultural leaders whose contributions to society have made a tangible impact on improving the state of the world.

As Goodwill Ambassadors for the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) since 2020, the Elbas have been vocal supporters of greater investment in agriculture and rural development, particularly in Africa, where severe weather events and conflicts have further impacted farmers’ ability to produce food for their families, communities, and countries. Despite the vital role these farmers play in ensuring global food security, 75 percent of the world’s hungry and poorest people live in rural areas of developing countries.

The Importance of Small-Scale Farmers in Africa

Small-scale farmers play a vital role in feeding …

Music in Africa

Africa music industry poised for growth

Industry and Trade

The Afro-pop, Congolese zouk, and the Nigerian melodies, to mention the least have been the pinnacle of entertainment attention and musical success in Africa over the past decade. The ascension of modern technology, especially the decent access to internet services and gadgets has made Africa to be united in Music.

And yet, an array of Africa’s best musical talents is slated to put the region to a rather vital spotlight on Monday 25, 2020, to raise funds for thousands of people affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

This means one more, the world will have unmetered access to see how the continent of more than 1 billion people, use music as an aggregator of relief but define the next step towards reopening its $2.5 trillion economies.

The Industry

Africa music industry is undoubtedly growing. Deezer a streaming platform which connects 14 million monthly active users around the world to 56 million …