Idris Sultan
actor
Idris Sultan (born January 28, 1993) is a Tanzanian actor, writer, producer, and brand influencer who won the Big Brother Africa-Hotshots in 2014 [1]. This is where he came into the light of fame. In December 2014, Idris became the winner of Big Brother Africa. Sultan also hosted a comedy news show called "Sio Habari," which is Kiswahili for "No news," and regularly hosts his own stand-up comedy shows. Idris Sultan is the most endorsed Tanzanian actor in over 7 years with record-breaking films in Africa.
Idris Sultan is also the first Tanzanian actor to be featured in a film streaming on Netflix, titled "Slay" (2021).
NETFLIX MOVIES:
Slay (2021)—Idris is the first Tanzanian to have a leading role in a Netflix production. Through SLAY, he created millions of impressions on News and Media 360 as a first for Tanzania.
Married to work (2023)—He produced his new film featuring Kenyan and Nigerian actors. The movie became the leading film in East Africa and West Africa, holding charts for 5 weeks, and also landing in the top ten in Jamaica.
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