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Idris Sultan | |
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| Born | January 28, 1993 (age 32) |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, producer, brand influencer |
Idris Sultan (born January 28, 1993) is a Tanzanian actor, writer, producer, and brands 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.
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Idris Sultan is also the first Tanzanian actor to be featured in a film streaming on Netflix, titled "Slay" (2021). [2]
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. It became the first East African film to stand these heights.
NETFLIX SPECIAL INVITEE:
Bridgerton Series. Following his Netflix success, Idris Sultan became the only Tanzanian actor to be appointed as special guest for Netflix in Africa, thus earning him a spot for special appearances in ‘Bridgerton Series’ seasons 2 and 3 parties both in South Africa in 2023.
NBA RWANDA SPECIAL GUEST:
Idris Sultan was selected and invited, among the few African celebrities, to make a special appearance on NBA extension in Africa at the BAL games in Rwanda as well as making a short documentary about tourism in Rwanda.
TV SHOW HOSTED:
Following his massive social influence and his undoubted potential in the entertainment industry in Tanzania and across Africa, Idris Sultan was selected to host a couple of TV Shows both local and International.
Tanzania Music Awards 2024. The awards giving ceremony was aired by local Televisions as well as global television networks; MTV BASE AFRICA and BET. - Bongo Star Search (BSS) 2019, 2020 and the current one (2024) which aims to cover East African countries; DR Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi as well as Tanzania.
PERSONAL AWARDS:
- Big Brother Africa winner (Hotshots edition) - 2014
- Most elite international host (Consumer choice awards)
- Celebrity style icon (Swahili fashion awards)
- Most stylish icon (Abryanz awards) - 2016
- Most influential celebrity (Tanzania digital awards)
- 100 most influential Africans
- Forbes 30 most promising young entrepreneurs in Africa
