{"id":235716,"date":"2025-09-16T15:05:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.name.ng\/news\/lagos-is-worlds-most-amazing-city-full-of-incredible-talents-says-british-actor-idris-elba\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T15:05:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:05:17","slug":"lagos-is-worlds-most-amazing-city-full-of-incredible-talents-says-british-actor-idris-elba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/lagos-is-worlds-most-amazing-city-full-of-incredible-talents-says-british-actor-idris-elba\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Lagos Is World\u2019s Most Amazing City, Full Of Incredible Talents\u2019 \u2013 Says British Actor Idris Elba"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">\n<h2>Renowned British actor, Idris Elba, has described Lagos as \u2018the World\u2019s most amazing city\u2019, recalling fond memories of his time in Nigeria\u2019s commercial capital.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Abia Radio News<\/strong> reports that Elba made the remarks while speaking on the red carpet at the TIFF Tribute Awards in an interview with eTalk TV.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThere 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,\u201d<\/em> he said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3 ai-track\" data-ai=\"WzMsMCwiSXNhYWMiLCIiLDRd\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd3GiRw0g6bOS3kAtHb1Yhc5Jic6iTkM9pA5DhIB13uZgDpGQ\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=102633326415294296882\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The award-winning actor also reflected on one of his standout experiences, seeing British singer, Seal (Henry Olusegun Samuel), step into an acting role while embracing his Nigerian heritage.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI got to have Seal acting. He has acted before but this is one he is acting in his accent. You know, his Nigerian heritage. That was a real blessing,\u201d<\/em> Elba noted.<\/p>\n<p>Elba revealed that a key moment came during a music performance connected to the project.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cOne of the big standout moments is there 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,<\/em>\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Hollywood star has long expressed admiration for African creativity and has consistently highlighted Nigeria\u2019s growing influence on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 4 -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renowned British actor, Idris Elba, has described Lagos as \u2018the World\u2019s most amazing city\u2019, recalling fond memories of his time in Nigeria\u2019s commercial capital. Abia Radio News reports that Elba made the remarks while speaking on the red carpet at the TIFF Tribute Awards in an interview with eTalk TV. \u201cThere are so many memories. 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