Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Idris Elba Set To Release Music Album in Mandela’s Honour

                    US actor, Idris Elba has announced plans to release an album in honour of late South African president and iconic anti-apartheid figure, Nelson Mandela.

Elba who only recently, teamed up with rapper, Phyno on the remix of a song by Ghanaian hip life group, VVIP, says he was inspired to make the album after playing a role as Mandela in the 2013 flick, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.

The album, he says will be titled 'Mi Mandela' and will feature Mumford & Sons, James Blake, Maverick Sabre, Mr. Hudson and a few South African music acts.

The album is expected to be released on Monday, November 24, 2014 with the moniker, Dris, a short form of Idris Elba's first name.

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