Date: 9th June 2001

Will Smith To Take A Year Off In Africa


WILL SMITH was so taken by Africa when he filmed scenes for ALI there, he wants to move to the continent.

According to pal and co-star JAMIE FOXX (corr), Smith has expressed an interest in giving up Hollywood for a year to return to his ancestors' homeland.

Foxx says Smith told him the highlight of his travels was "having dinner with NELSON MANDELA and having him talk for an hour and a half while I had my video camera running. "It was an experience I'll never forget. " Smith's portrayal of boxing great MUHAMMED ALI will hit cinemas later this year (01). (MB/LADN/NFA)

Source: WENN