Sierra Leonean-British actor and musician, Idris Elba has stated that progress in one African country means progress for all, and assurred Sierra Leoneans that he has not forgotten about them.

The actor made this statement in response to concerns raised by Sierra Leoneans over his plan to open film studios in Tanzania and Ghana.

Check out his response shared on Twitter below:

“African Governments move at their pace, not mine, but progress for ONE is progress for all. Sierra Leoneans people don’t worry
I haven’t forgotten about you ….. My mother always told me this saying in krio….. Patient dog go eat fat bone”