Award-winning British actor Idris Elba is bringing a facelift to Sierra Leone’s Sherbro Island by setting up a sensible metropolis. In an interview with BBC, the Luther actor mentioned he determined to hop on the venture to debunk the stereotypes about Africa.
Elba, along with Siaka Stevens (the grandson of the West African nation’s ex-president), is partnering with Octopus Power Era, a renewable vitality firm, to carry the eco-city venture to actuality.
The sensible metropolis may have facilities together with a wind and photo voltaic farm that may generate energy for folks dwelling on the island metropolis. Elba, who’s of Sierra Leonean heritage by the use of his deceased father, additionally mentioned he intends to construct a movie studio within the eco-city in addition to a retirement residence for his Ghanaian mom.
“Are we ever gonna make a revenue? I don’t assume so, however it’s about being self-reliant, it’s about bringing an financial system that feeds itself, that has progress potential,” Elba, 51, mentioned.
“I’m very eager to type of reframe the best way Africa is seen. We regularly view the framing of Africa as an help mannequin and this chance is totally completely different.”
In addition to aiming to entice companies and innovation, the Suicide Squad actor mentioned they plan to make the town a vacation vacation spot. He additionally mentioned native communities shall be empowered by the venture.
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