Idris Elba

Why Idris Elba Is Planning A Move To Africa
23 Oct

Why Idris Elba Is Planning A Move To Africa

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British actor Idris Elba has told the BBC that he will relocate to Africa within the next decade as part of his plans to support the continent’s movie industry. The 52-year-old star of the hit series The Wire is behind nascent projects to build a film studio on the Tanzanian islands of Zanzibar as well as one in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. Born in London, Elba, whose mother is from Ghana and father from Sierra Leone, has a strong attachment to Africa. He wants to leverage his star power to back its burgeoning film business as he says it is…
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Idris Elba To Headline Ghana’s Africa Cinema Summit
01 Oct

Idris Elba To Headline Ghana’s Africa Cinema Summit

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Idris Elba has signed on to headline the National Film Authority of Ghana’s second annual Africa Cinema Summit, set to run from October 7 to 10 in Accra. Elba, a Golden Globe winner and chairman of the IE7 and The Akuna Group, is joined on the top billing by former Netflix exec and co-founder of Juno Studios, Fiona Lamptey, and Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer, Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The summit will once again take place at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. The theme will be “The Relevance of Cinema in African Communities.” Organizers have said speakers…
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Bawumia Holds Meeting With Idris Elba On Creative Arts Economy
15 Feb

Bawumia Holds Meeting With Idris Elba On Creative Arts Economy

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Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has held a productive meeting with renowned actor Idris Elba and his team to discuss strategies to enhance financial inclusion within Ghana’s creative arts sector. The meeting, which took place at the Jubilee House centered on the creative arts economy in Africa and the need to ensure that Ghanaian artistes are integrated into the global financial ecosystem. Dr. Bawumia lectured on the importance of providing opportunities for Ghanaian creatives to monetize their talents and receive fair compensation for their work, particularly in the international market. One of the key topics for discussion was the proposed…
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Idris Elba Shares Experience Of Meeting Otumfuo In ‘Gold’ Documentary
09 Oct

Idris Elba Shares Experience Of Meeting Otumfuo In ‘Gold’ Documentary

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In February this year, British actor Idris Elba joined thousands of Asanteman subjects and people who have travelled from far and near to pay homage to the overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Nana Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The occasion was the celebration of the first Akwasidae festival for the year 2023. In a documentary recently released for the World Gold Council, the actor shared his experience of meeting the Otumfuo and being granted the rare opportunity of shaking hands with the occupant of the Golden Stool. “I don’t get stage freight but this, this was kind of nerve…
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Idris Elba Confident Arsenal Will Win Premier League
04 May

Idris Elba Confident Arsenal Will Win Premier League

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American actor Idris Elba is confident that Arsenal will win the Premier League title at the expense of Manchester City despite trailing the latter by a point on the table. Elba said he is impressed with the club's improvement this season and believes it has set the tone for Arsenal to reclaim their top club status. "I think they are going to be right in the mix every season moving forward. No doubt about that. We've got a Phenomenal team, they are working really well, the manager is respected, the supporters are right behind him. And the future looks bright.…
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Black Sherif, Idris Elba And Other Celebrities ‘Hangout’ With Kamala Harris
28 Mar

Black Sherif, Idris Elba And Other Celebrities ‘Hangout’ With Kamala Harris

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Ghanaian musician, Black Sherif, was spotted among celebrities who accompanied US Vice President, Kamala Harris, on a tour at the Vibrate Space, a community recording studio for young creatives at the Freedom Skatepark in Accra. The US Vice President who is currently on a 3-day visit to Ghana visited the studio in the company of African American celebrities including; Idris Elba, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Baaba J, Ria Boss, Moses Sumney, and Ghanaian musician, Black Sherif. In a couple of pictures making rounds on the internet, Kamala Harris was seen interacting with the celebrities as they were taken on a tour around the…
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Idris Elba Rules Out James Bond As A Future Character For Himself
20 Feb

Idris Elba Rules Out James Bond As A Future Character For Himself

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Actor Idris Elba says he’s going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther — not James Bond. Speaking Tuesday to the World Government Summit in Dubai, Elba brought up the persistent discussions about him taking over as Ian Fleming’s famed British spy. Those had grown louder after Daniel Craig’s demise as Bond in the 25th film in the franchise called “No Time to Die.” Asked about his upcoming film based on the British series “Luther,” Elba clearly took himself out of playing 007. “It’s very dark,” Elba said of the series. “We’ve been working on the television show…
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Idris Elba Explains Why He No Longer Calls Himself ‘A Black Actor’
10 Feb

Idris Elba Explains Why He No Longer Calls Himself ‘A Black Actor’

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Idris Elba does not want to be defined or constrained. The celebrated actor is getting candid about his thoughts on race, racism and equality in Hollywood. Speaking with Esquire U.K. while promoting his forthcoming film, Luther: The Fallen Sun, Elba opened up about how he no longer refers to himself as a “Black actor,” and prefers to just be considered on the merits of his talent. “I stopped describing myself as a Black actor when I realized it put me in a box,” Elba shared. “We’ve got to grow. We’ve got to. Our skin is no more than that: it’s just skin.” Elba explained, “of…
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We’re Encouraging Ghana’s Government To Push Education In Creative Arts – Idris Elba
08 Feb

We’re Encouraging Ghana’s Government To Push Education In Creative Arts – Idris Elba

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Apart from his quest to build a film studio in Ghana, English actor Idris Elba also wants to see creative arts education in the country being more functional. Idris, in an interview with Opimsoɔ FM in Kumasi, said it is imperative that people who seek places in the creative industry get educated. “Part of the plan that we have, which is building a studio, is policy. Policy comes from government and it makes sure people can find a way to industrialise filmmaking,” he said. He, however, added that apart from the studio, education on creative arts related activities should be…
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