Hollywood actor Idris Elba backs African AI filmmaking

The star’s Akuna Group opens applications for a training and production course for filmmakers living in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, or South Africa.

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2026-10-28 12:44 · Semafor Technology
Hollywood actor Idris Elba backs African AI filmmaking

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