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Idris Elba Meets President Mahama to Push for Ghana’s Film Industry Revival
The British actor and filmmaker proposes an ultra-modern film village in Accra to train creatives and promote African storytelling.

- Idris Elba plans to establish a state-of-the-art film and creative hub near Osu Castle
- The project aims to train, employ, and empower local creatives
- Elba reaffirms his commitment to bringing African stories to the global stage
British actor and filmmaker Idris Elba has proposed a groundbreaking partnership with the government to establish a state-of-the-art film and creative village on a coastal stretch near Osu Castle in Accra.
The initiative seeks to train and employ creatives while revitalizing Ghana’s film industry. During his visit to Ghana, Elba met with President John Mahama at the Jubilee House, reaffirming his dedication to bringing African stories to the global stage.
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