Mo Abudu joins Idris Elba to birth ‘Dust to Dreams’

Mo Abudu, founder of Ebony Life TV, has announced that British Actor, Idril Elba, will be the director of her film ‘Dust to Dreams‘.

She explained on Tuesday that the film is a collaboration between her Ebony Life Films and Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its creative Africa Nexus (Canex).

She took to her Instagram account and wrote, “Teaming up with Afreximbank, EbonyLife Films proudly presents “Dust to Dreams” – a mesmerizing short film created by yours truly, adapted by the brilliant Idris Elba, and set to be directed by none other than the incomparable Idris Elba himself! Set against the vibrant tapestry of Lagos, Nigeria, this tale of love and discovery is sure to touch your soul.”

‘Dust to Dreams’ is a film set in Lagos that follows the relationship between a mother and teenage daughter as she meets her father for the first time.

Nollywood actors, Nse Ikpe Etim, Eku Edewor, and Constance Olatunde are expected to be part of the cast in the film.