British actor Idris Elba has announced his intention to relocate to Africa to support the continent's film industry.
The star of "The Wire" is involved in initiatives to establish a film studio in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and another in Accra, Ghana.
Elba expressed his hope to make the move within the next five to ten years, stating, "I need to be in-country, on the continent"
to effectively contribute to the industry.
With roots in Ghana and Sierra Leone, he emphasized the importance of Africans telling their own stories