Ga Mantse: Idris Elba In Ghana, Calls On King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II

• British actor Idris Elba has called on the Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II at his palace in Accra
• This comes after the actor headlined the National Film Authority's Africa Cinema Summit last year
• Videos of the actor's stint at the king's palace have surfaced on social media, exciting many fans

British-born Ghanaian actor Idris Elba was recently spotted in Ghana at the palace of the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.

The 52-year-old Hollywood star was born Idrisa Akuna Elba to a Ghanaian mother and a Sierra Leonian father.

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the Beasts of No Nation star was seen entering the palace with an elderly woman believed to be his mother.

Draped in a dark green kaftan, Idris Elba was visibly thrilled to be greeted by traditional dancers at the palace.

Many netizens were particularly intrigued by the Hollywood star's act of kindness as he humbly pressed an undisclosed amount of cash into a dancer's hands.

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Idris Elba meets Ga Manste

The purpose of Idris Elba's visit to King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II was to officially present his vision to own a film studio in Osu, Accra.

The actor said he and his partners had earmarked a 22-acre land near the Osu Castle which he hoped to develop for the project.

"If we have studios that are not only excellent for Africa but fantastic for Ghana, I myself will be working in and bringing others down. It would not be right not to gain your blessing and partnership in this endeavour, he said.

Reactions as Idris Elba visits Ga Mantse

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Idris Elba's stint at the Ga Manste's palace.

Ajophelia🇬🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌹 said:

"The guy is smart for giving him money 😅."

Samueltackie358 wrote:

"Such a wonderful man who's love for Africa Ghana is real."

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Cutebra shared:

"Our mothers, no matter whom you're they'll still send you oo😂😂."

Holy king noted:

"Great men are always humble."

Destiny The Priest remarked:

"Look at how he even hides the money while delivering it to the dancer such a humble soul Iddris."

Vibes & Victories commented

"My only problem is that the Osu king should not react, but partner Ga matse and let this development come to the Ga state. Even though he was supposed to go to Osu matse place."

Darajeology added"

"If you get money, people can even abolish their houses for you to have the land."

Fella Makafui meets Idris Elba

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian actress Fella Makafui had expressed her excitement about meeting Idris Elba.

She spoke alongside the actor at last year's Africa Cinema Summit organised by Ghana's National Film Authority (NFA).

Fella said she was honoured to speak at the event, which celebrates the power of local storytelling and African cinema.

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Alongside Idris Elba, the star-studded film event also featured guests like TV producer Danny Damah and Nana Yaw.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh