'I am a Ga boy, I like my heat and my food' - Idris Elba on relocating to Africa

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'I am a Ga boy, I like my heat and my food' - Idris Elba on relocating to Africa

In a BBC interview, Elba also proudly identified with the Ga tribe in Ghana, sharing,“I am a Ga boy, so I like my sun, I like the heat, I like my food.”His cultural ties further fuel his passion for helping tell authentic African stories through film.

He emphasised the importance of storytelling, saying,"We have to invest in our storytelling because when you see me, you see a little version of yourself, and that encourages us.

A 2022 Unesco report confirmed that gaps in training, resources, and film institutions hinder growth, issues Elba hopes to address through his projects.

He aims to immerse himself in African storytelling and plans to live in cities like Accra, Freetown, and Zanzibar over the next five to 10 years..

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