Idris Elba names Lagos ‘most amazing city in the world’

British actor Idris Elba has described Lagos as “the most amazing city in the world,” reflecting on his recent experience filming in Nigeria.

Speaking with etalk TV on the red carpet at the TIFF Tribute Awards, Elba shared fond memories from working on his upcoming project Dust to Dreams in Lagos.

The Golden Globe-winning actor lauded the city’s vibrant energy and rich talent pool, saying he had “so many incredible memories” from the shoot.

“One of my biggest highlights was seeing Seal act in his Nigerian accent,” Elba said, referring to British singer Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel, popularly known as Seal.

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“He’s acted before, but this was special because he embraced his heritage. That was a real blessing,” the actor added.

Elba also recalled a memorable musical performance for the film featuring Seal and Nigerian singer Konstance, saying: “One of the big standout moments is this really amazing song that we wrote for the film, and Seal and Konstance performed it beautifully.”

Encouraging others to visit, Elba added: “Lagos, if you have never been there, is the most amazing city in the world. I had a great time – the talent there is incredible.”

The Star