Renowned British actor Idris Elba has described Lagos as “the world’s most amazing city,” as he recalled fond memories of his time in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
Speaking on the red carpet at the TIFF Tribute Awards in an interview with eTalk TV, Elba said:
“There are so many memories. Lagos, if you have never been there, is the most amazing place, city in the world. I had a great time. The talent there is incredible.”
The award-winning actor also reflected on one of his standout experiences, witnessing British singer Seal (Henry Olusegun Samuel) embrace his Nigerian heritage in an acting role.
“I got to have Seal acting. He has acted before, but this one he is acting in his accent — you know, his Nigerian heritage. That was a real blessing,” Elba noted.
He further highlighted a key moment tied to a music performance in the project.
“One of the big standout moments is this really amazing song that we wrote for the film, and they performed it at the end of the song. Seal and a lovely artiste called Konstance,” he said.
Elba, who has long expressed admiration for African creativity, continues to spotlight Nigeria’s growing influence on the global stage.
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