It was at the beginning of this year when the famous actor said that he is planning to establish an international film studio in Tanzania.
Director of Presidential Communications of the Tanzanian Presidency told the press that Idris Elba met the President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and they discussed about this project of Opening this film Studio that will be progress for all the region of Eastern Africa as the Director Zuhura said during a press conference,Idris Elba, In a TV interview in South Africa Elba showing his connection to motherland says that he will contribute to African developing Film industry, he sang with biggest African artists including D’banj, Phyno and Drizilik and other artists. “Young Africans view me as a leader or a beacon. And I feel like I could bring something. So I’m keen to bring what I’ve learned in media and amplify it in Africa,” the Hollywood superstar said at the time. He also mentioned that the Africa deserved “real tender care.”“I’m really keen on the development of Africa. My parents come from Africa and more than anywhere in the world, I feel like that continent deserves some real tender care and love and thought. Said Elba in an interview .
The Sierra Leone & Ghanian origin Hollywood superstar Idris Elba is an award-winning actor, Musician and filmmaker he made in oast concerted efforts to involve in, and contribute to the African entertainment industry. Tanzania grants land to Idris Elba, Minister of investment Sharif Ali confirms that The Tanzanian government held discussion with Elba and grants him 80 hectares of land in Zanzibar United Republic of Tanzania,Idris Elba will Establish International film studio The Minister Shariff of Tanzania calls Zollywood to newly starting Studio, Sharif says “Now with this studio in Zanzibar , i don’t know whether we call it Zollywood or Zawoo don’t know.”
The establishment of an international film studio in Zanzibar is expected to significantly boost the film industry in the region and Africa as a whole, attracting international attention and providing new opportunities. This development marks an important moment for Zanzibar, as it marks a new center for the world film industry.
