British film star Idris Elba and Nigerian media mogul Mo Abdu have partnered to further boost African talent on the world stage.
In a statement released on Thursday by Ebony Life TV on Twitter, the main goal of the collaboration is to provide first-class film education to Africans by replicating “the successful model of the Ebony Life Creative Academy across the continent.” That’s it.
“Secondly, we aim to develop new series of feature films and television series with African and Diaspora origins. These projects are created with a global audience in mind,” the statement said. has read.
Speaking about the partnership with Abdu, the “Luther” star expressed optimism about the move, saying it would be a way to create a “more inclusive and diverse media landscape,” Variety reports. .
“I have always been passionate about using my platform to make a positive impact. We aim to bring their authentic voices to the fore.
“This partnership is a step towards creating a more inclusive and diverse media landscape that represents the voices and experiences of diasporas in Africa and around the world,” he said.
The film producers also expressed confidence in the ability of African talent to captivate audiences around the world with their stories.
“We believe Africa has the talent and stories to captivate the world. Our mission is to provide the best education, mentorship, and production opportunities in the industry so that our graduates can enter the global media environment. to be able to contribute to
“We set out and plan to explore the best that African and Black stories can offer to audiences around the world.”
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