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Idris Elba's Zanzibar studio plan sparks dreams of 'Zollywood'

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Idris Elba has been allocated land in Zanzibar , a Tanzanian archipelago, to launch a film studio.

The British actor, who has roots in Sierra Leone and Ghana , has previously voiced his ambitions to develop Africa 's expanding film industry.

The studio would be similar to any in Hollywood , Nollywood or Bollywood ’ - and may give rise to “Zollywood”, Zanzibia 's investment minister is quoted as saying.

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79

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formal

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English

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