Juliet Asante Slams BBC for Misrepresentation of Idris Elba’s Comments.
Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante, CEO of the National Film Authority of Ghana, has expressed her frustration with the BBC for its coverage of Idris Elba's statements regarding his plans to move to Africa. While the BBC reported that Elba made the announcement during an “industry event in Accra,” Asante emphasized that this remark was made at the Africa Cinema Summit 2024, which she helped organize.In a passionate Facebook post, Asante criticized the BBC for failing to properly acknowledge the summit, calling it "disingenuous" for a reputable outlet. She highlighted the importance of recognizing significant events like the summit and expressed disappointment that the BBC did not mention it, questioning whether they would have treated similar comments made at prestigious events like Cannes with such disregard.Asante's statement underscores broader issues concerning representation and credit in global media, particularly for African initiatives […]
