Africa Matters

The Real-Life African Landscapes That Inspired Mufasa

The breathtaking CGI-animated world of Mufasa draws heavily from Africa’s diverse and awe-inspiring scenery. The film showcases stunning landscapes from Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. From vast arid deserts and verdant wetlands to rugged canyons, snow-capped mountains, and the majestic Victoria Falls, these real-life locations bring the epic story to life with their unparalleled beauty. ___

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Netflix Reportedly Axes Free Mobile Plan in Kenya: A Bold Move Or Risky Gamble?

by Nabaparna Bhattacharya, Benzinga Editor Netflix, Inc. NFLX+0.36%+ Free Alerts is reportedly concluding its free mobile plan in Kenya, which has authorized users to access a quarter of its shows and movies without spending over the past two years. It did not say how many subscribers it had added as a consequence of the strategy, designed to recruit new paying users,…

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Idris Elba And Mo Abudu On Bringing African Talent Into Entertainment Mainstream: “It’s Important For Us To Amplify The Voices In The Continent”

When two British-born powerhouses get together — Idris Elba, an actor-director-producer of Sierra Leone, Creole and Ghanaian descent, and Nigerian-rooted Mo Abudu, largely considered the go-between for African content to the rest of the world — they have a powerful chemistry. Remarkably, though, they’ve never made anything together. This is about to change. In March, the two quietly announced…

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