Idris Sultan

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Idris Sultan
BornJanuary 28, 1993 (1993-01-28) (age 31)
NationalityTanzanian
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 and regularly hosts his own stand-up comedy shows. Idris Sultan in the most endorsed Tanzanian actor for over 7yrs 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 on Netflix. Through SLAY, he created millions of impressions on news and media 360 as a first for Tanzania.

MARRIED TO WORK (2023) - He produced his news film featuring Kenyan and Nigerian actors. The movies went on to become the leading film in East Africa and West Africa holding charts for 5 weeks and also landing in 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 become the only Tanzanian actor to be appointed as special guest for Netflix in Africa, thus earned him a spot for special appearances in ‘Bridgerton Series’ season 2&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 short documentary about tourism in Rwanda.

TV SHOW HOSTED.

Following his massive social influence and his undoubted potential in entertainment industry in Tanzania and across Africa, Idris Sultan was selected to host 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

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2017 Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards Male Most Stylish/Dressed Celebrity (Africa) Won
2016 Best Male Dressed Media Personality(Africa) Won

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  2. Slay [ permanent dead link ]