Famous Hollywood actor Idris Elba is set to collaborate with Nigerian filmmaker and media entrepreneur Mo Abudu to produce a compelling short film titled Dust to Dreams.
The story of 'Dust to Dreams' focuses on the deep attachment between a mother and her teenage daughter, set against the backdrop of their first meeting with the father. This emotionally packed plot is expected to strike a strong chord with movie fans.
Mo Abudu took to social media on Tuesday to share additional information about the much-anticipated project.
Abudu revealed that the film's cast is star-studded. They include British-Nigerian pop superstar Seal, famous Nollywood stars Nse Ikpe-Etim and Eku Edewor, Atlanta's Bridget Johnson, and former Nigerian Idol participant Constance Olatunde.
In her statement, Abudu expressed her excitement, saying, "I'm beyond thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration close to my heart!"
'Dust to Dreams' is not simply a creative project, but also a strategic collaboration between EbonyLife Films and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its Creative Africa Nexus (Canex) programme. The collaboration demonstrates a commitment to developing creativity and quality storytelling across the African continent.
