Idris Elba

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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Groundworks Underway For Construction Of Modern Film Studios In Ghana, West Africa – Idris Elba
04 Feb

Groundworks Underway For Construction Of Modern Film Studios In Ghana, West Africa – Idris Elba

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English actor Idris Elba, has revealed that he and his partners have undertaken some groundwork aimed at facilitating the building of a film studio in Ghana and across West Africa. Speaking to President Akufo-Addo during a visit to the Jubilee House, the actor explained that although so much can be achieved in the film industry in Africa, facilities are lacking. Hence, Idris Elba is convinced that the project, when completed, will be robust and competitive to attract filmmakers to choose Ghana for their productions. “Currently, we call it West African Studios, but that’s a working title. We’ve been working on…
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Idris Elba Calls For Investment To Help World’s Poorest Countries
17 Jan

Idris Elba Calls For Investment To Help World’s Poorest Countries

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Actor Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba called on Monday for business and political leaders to provide more support to the world’s poorest countries in the form of investment rather than aid. At the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, the Elbas were both honoured for their work on environmental conservation, food security and climate change. The couple, who are Goodwill Ambassadors for the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development, appealed to participants at the annual summit for fast financial support for people hit by food…
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