For many Hollywood celebrities, the Serengeti National Park is the only reason they visit East Africa. However, Idris Elba Tanzania presence through a new film studio will change travel dynamics to Tanzania. Zuhura Yunus the Presidential Communications Director made a public announcement about Elba’s new venture in Tanzania. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu had a recent meeting with Elba’s wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba at the sidelines of the 53rd World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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What Will Idris Elba Tanzania Film Studio Achieve?
The new film studio by the British actor will serve East and Central Africa in upping their film capacity. He told South Africa’s publication SA People in an interview that he intends to create more movies in Africa. The British actor also wants to assist in the growth of the continent’s film industry.
Idriss Elba will be opening a film studio in Tanzania. Photo/The New York Times
Having the studio in Tanzania will push his dream a notch higher in seeing this happen. The 49-year-old actor recently starred in the brand-new picture “Beast,” filmed in South Africa.
What Does a Modern Filming Studio Have?
Ideally, a modern film studio offers the following:
- Filming space
- Post-production facilities such as editing suites, visual effects departments, sound mixing studios, etc.
- Filming equipment, such as cameras, lighting, grip equipment, etc.
- Production offices
- Costume and make-up departments
- Set construction and special effects workshops
- Screening rooms
- Archival storage for finished films and raw footage
Among production-related stuff it will offer, the studio will be pivotal in offering financial, casting distribution and marketing services. However, it is not yet clear how much Idriss Elba Tanzania studio will cost. But it will cost a fortune which the actor’s net worth matches. He is worth an estimated $40 million.
Is Idris Elba African?
Idris Elba is of African descent. He was born in London, England, to parents from Sierra Leone and Ghana. That’s why he is at the heart of African development and there is nothing better than pushing for it than with film. His African roots always send a notion that he needs to do more for his ancestral home.
“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,” said he.
Besides Idris Elba Tanzania studio project, he is fond of Africa. He is on record speaking publicly about his connection to his African heritage. This sees him make trips to Africa often for work and leisure. The couple visited the Serengeti in 2019 together with their children for a holiday. They toured the breadth and width of the famous Serengeti while wining and dining at the prestigious Singita-owned lodges at the heart of Serengeti National Park.
Idris Elba visited the Serengeti in 2019 with his wife Sabrina Dhowre. Photo./CN Traveller
How Popular is Idris Elba?
Actor Idris Elba is well-known and well-liked both in the UK and abroad. He has a flourishing career in the entertainment business and has performed in a lot of movies, TV shows, and plays. He has won numerous honours for his efforts and has garnered praise from the acting community. He is also well-known for having a distinctive voice, which has made him successful as a voice actor and narrator.
Elba’s career as a DJ and musician, as well as his activism and charitable work, have all contributed to his increased popularity. He has a sizable and devoted fans all over the world thanks to his talent, adaptability, and public presence. He is also one of the most well-known and respected individuals in the entertainment industry.
