Mo Abudu, Idris Elba partner to promote African storytellers

In order to promote and elevate talent from Africa and the diaspora, media mogul Mo Abudu has teamed up with BAFTA-nominated actor Idris Elba through their various production firms, EbonyLife Media and Green Door Pictures. The partnership seeks to increase capability and promote real representation in major international film and television projects. Speaking on their […]

In order to promote and elevate talent from Africa and the diaspora, media mogul Mo Abudu has teamed up with BAFTA-nominated actor Idris Elba through their various production firms, EbonyLife Media and Green Door Pictures.

The partnership seeks to increase capability and promote real representation in major international film and television projects.

Speaking on their collaboration: Mo Abudu said; “We believe that Africa has the talent and the stories to captivate the world. It’s our mission to offer the best in industry education, mentorship, and production opportunities, so that our graduates can become valuable contributors to the global media landscape. We plan to hit the ground running and explore the very best that African and Black stories have to offer global audiences.”

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Elba also commented on the collaboration saying: “I have always been passionate about using my platform to make a positive impact. By partnering with Mo, we aim to offer free, world-class industry education to the next generation of storytellers and bring their authentic voices to the forefront. This partnership is a step towards creating a more inclusive and diverse media landscape, one that represents the voices and experiences of Africa and its Diaspora around the world.”