Actor Idris Elba launches film studios in Zanzibar to develop Africa's entertainment industry, aiming to create 20 million jobs by 2030.

Idris Elba is launching a project to develop Africa's entertainment industry, starting with film studios in Zanzibar, Tanzania. He aims to address the underrepresentation of Africa's creative sector, which could generate 20 million jobs and add $20 billion to the GDP by 2030. Elba has partnered with Stellar to create Akuna Wallet, a digital payment system to help artists manage transactions without traditional banks, enhancing financial inclusion for local creatives.

October 20, 2024
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