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Will Smith in Angola, Africa : Meets President Joao Lourenco for E1 World Electric Boat Championship (pics)

March 28, 2026 by AFRIPOL Leave a Comment

Will Smith shaking hands with Angola president.

Will Smith, Team Owner of Westbrook Racing and Márcio de Jesus Lopez,...  News Photo - Getty Images

Mr. Will Smith, The 57-year-old actor is an electric boat racing enthusiast and launched his own team in the world’s first all-electric raceboat league two years ago. Luanda, the capital of Angola, has long been a hub for competitive sailing and racing. The Men In Black star, an avid environmentalist, has long believed that transitioning from traditional marine combustion engines to electric boats is crucial for ocean health. He has rooted for his own Team Westbrook, named after his Los Angeles-based production company, all around the world including Lake Como, Italy, where he watched his team win their very first victory in August 2024.

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