Main content

The Fifth Floor: Leaving for an African dream

Actor Idris Elba is planning to move to Africa. What's inspiring him, and many others?

Hollywood star Idris Elba recently announced he'll soon relocate to Africa and promote the film industry there. He spoke to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Africa's Thomas Naadi about it. The British actor is not alone: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Africa Eye's Nour Abida has been following the journeys of a group of second generation French nationals who want to move back to Senegal. Her documentary, The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔcoming, is available on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service YouTube channel.

Produced by Alice Gioia and Hannah Dean.

(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

Available now

27 minutes

More episodes

See all episodes from The Documentary Podcast

Featured

  • .

Podcast