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Why Hollywood Will Never Be the Same Again & David Oyelowo on The Future of Film

David Oyelowo, award-winning British actor, producer, and founder of Mansa, the streaming platform reshaping Black storytelling, joins The Afropolitan Podcast to discuss why Africa and platforms like AFRIFF (Africa International Film Festival) are paving the way for the next global film powerhouse. From his Oscar-nominated role as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma to produce the first major screen adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart with Idris Elba, David reveals the truth about Hollywood, representation, and building a platform that returns creative ownership to Black filmmakers worldwide. He opens up about: ◼️ Why now is the greatest moment in history to be an African filmmaker ◼️ The rise of Mansa and how he raised $8 million to build a Black-owned streaming platform ◼️ The truth about Hollywood gatekeepers and why he built his own house ◼️ How he secured the rights to Things Fall Apart and why it must be filmed in Nigeria ◼️ Lessons on grief, faith, and family and why excellence is the best weapon against prejudice If you’re a creator, filmmaker, or visionary shaping culture from Africa and the diaspora, this episode will inspire you to build systems, not seek permission. Follow David Oyelowo Instagram –   / davidoyelowo   Mansa – https://www.mansa.com/ Subscribe to Afropolitan Podcast For more unfiltered conversations with Africa’s boldest builders and storytellers. Twitter – https://x.com/afropolitan Instagram –   / afropolitanpodcast   LinkedIn –   / afropolitannation   Website – https://www.afropolitan.io Newsletter – afropolitan.io/newsletter Sponsored by: VBan: The borderless banking app built for Africa’s digital workforce. Use code AFROPOLITAN to sign up → https://vban.com Inverroche Gin: South Africa’s premium craft gin that fuses heritage botanicals with innovation. Discover more → https://www.inverroche.com Risevest — Invest globally in dollar-denominated stocks, real estate & fixed income. Sign up → https://click.risevest.com/gb0g/afrop... Convo by Afropolitan — Book 1-on-1 calls with Africa’s boldest thinkers. Visit https://convo.vip/ Listen Everywhere: YouTube –    / @afropolitan   Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6YwRlkS... Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Hosted by: Eche –   / eemole   Chika –   / chikauwazie   📍 CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro: African Film Industry & Production Value 2:15 - Why Now is the Perfect Time for African Filmmakers 5:14 - Hollywood's Real Appetite for African Films 8:22 - Understanding Media's Power: "Dreaming in White" 10:00 - First Black Actor Playing English King at RSC 16:49 - Why He Co-Founded Mansa Streaming Platform 24:00 - Fundraising During George Floyd Era 31:01 - Maintaining Black Ownership in Tech 35:46 - Bass Reeves: 10 Years to Get Made 38:45 - Black Lives Matter & Missed Opportunities 44:04 - Resources Needed for African Storytelling 48:01 - Hollywood's Decline = Africa's Opportunity 51:17 - Black Gatekeepers Within the System 57:51 - Black British vs Black American Actors Debate 1:02:18 - Making "Things Fall Apart" in Nigeria 1:10:41 - Advice to Son at LAMDA 1:12:19 - Selma Oscar Snub & #OscarsSoWhite 1:16:06 - Mother's Brain Aneurysm During Career Peak 1:24:18 - Complex Nigerian History & Stolen Artifacts 1:28:55 - Rapid Fire Questions 1:33:59 - Who Should Be Next: Bryan Stevenson 1:35:53 - Being MLK for a Generation 1:38:27 - Weight Gain Process for Playing MLK