The speaker desires to play a vital role in the growth of the African film industry by being part of studios, streaming companies, and producers gaining international recognition. They aspire to bring collaborators to the continent, share stories globally, and engage as a performer, director, and producer. The speaker appreciates the opportunity to discuss their dream and hopes to form partnerships for it, envisioning a future collaboration in making a movie with the listener.
Trevor sits down in Abu Dhabi with actor, director and DJ, Idris Elba. The two of them swap stories about taking the plunge and moving to America for work and Elba shares the secret he was told not to reveal when auditioning for The Wire. They also discuss why Africa may be the future of entertainment, the art of the accent, and debate who can best pull off a Nelson Mandela impression.
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