SUBMITTED BY Andre

August 12, 2001 — Hey folks. Africa-AICN correspondent Dr. Sotha adds this little tidbit of the goings-on during the shoot in Africa. Here's the man himself:

"* The cast and crew of Will Smith's new Muhammad Ali biopic Ali are smarting after being robbed repeatedly while on location in Africa. Shooting moved to Africa for the legendary Rumble In The Jungle fight scenes, but, according to actor Mykelti Williamson, who plays Don King in the movie, being robbed by locals spoiled what would otherwise have been an ideal working trip. He says, "The anticipation was high for all of us to go to Africa - we shot in South Africa, Mozambique and Ghana - and once we got there, we were all very sad. We experienced tremendous theft. Anything you left in your room disappeared, even small things like toothbrushes and Q-tips. I'm really having a hard time admitting it, but I can't just say, 'Africa was wonderful.' People have starved, they've not been given access to things for so long, this kind of behavior is entrenched. They need help. It's heartbreaking." (I'm officially offended, you left out drug running, murder, incense, petrol bombs and AK47's - DR.SOTHA"