British actor Idris Elba to construct a modern film studio in Ghana

British actor Idris Elba is in Ghana.

Idris Elba on Friday, February 3, 2023, paid a courtesy call on the President, Nana Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House.

They discussed among other things the importance of film to the land of the birth of his mother, Ghana.

Once described as the sexiest man alive, Idris Elba also discussed plans to build a film studio across Africa and also the need for a comprehensive plan to propel Ghana into the forefront as far as movie-making was concerned.

English Film Actor and Globe Award Winner Idris Elba OBE to construct a modern film studio in Ghana. @idriselba pic.twitter.com/JngJr0t5ML

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Prior to visiting Ghana, the actor visited Tanzania where he held talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

The actor met President Samia on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, earlier this month.

“The president met with Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina, they are keen to invest in a film studio in Tanzania. The talks are in the initial stage but if everything goes well then the studio will benefit not only Tanzania but east and central Africa,” said Zuhura Yunus, the director of presidential communications.

Since coming to power, President Samia has embarked on a series of reforms in foreign policy, business, trade and investment.