Premiere of 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' - Film Adapted from Nelson Mandela's Autobriography

The speaker reflects on the opinions surrounding a film award, noting some believe it should have gone to South Africa. They share their background as an artist with West African roots and discuss their initial nervousness about cultural perceptions. Upon arrival, they were embraced for their professional contributions, which helped create a successful film and performance.

What concerns did the speaker have about cultural differences?

What does the speaker hope to achieve through their work?