‘Dear Idris Elba, you leave me speechless’ – Toke Makinwa

He is dark, tall, Ghanian and British, an award-wining-actor, musician and DJ. You guessed right! He is Idris Elba. Toke Makinwa can’t stop gushing about the Luther star. The OAP took to Instagram this morning to jokingly write him a love note. See below, the Instagram post which also got her into a banter with... Read More

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March 11, 2016

Idris Elba to receive royal title from Queen of England

Hollywood star Idris Elba is set to be awarded an OBE for his service to drama by the Queen Elizabeth of England later today at Buckingham Palace. The British-Ghanaian actor tweeted a picture of him setting out for the ceremony. https://twitter.com/idriselba/status/708218052953899009

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February 28, 2016

Beast of No Nation stars, Idris Elba, Abraham Attah win big at Spirit Awards

Barely 24 hours before the controversial Oscars Awards, it was all about diversity as independent filmmakers were celebrated at the 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards, which took place at the Santa Monica Beach in California, on Saturday night. Three of the four acting awards were awarded to black people, with Beasts of No Nation stars Abraham Attah... Read More

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January 31, 2016

Black actors shine at the SAG awards (Full Winners’ List)

Black actors made a point at The 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards after four African-Americans walked away with plaques on Saturday night. Idris Elba took home two awards for the best supporting male actor in the African war crime film, Beast of No Nation and the best actor in a mini series for... Read More

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January 20, 2016

David Oyelowo, Idris Elba speak on #OscarsSoWhite controversy (WATCH)

Following the criticism of the organisers of the Oscar Academy Awards for an apparent lack of diversity in nominations for the second consecutive year, British-Nigerian actor David Oyelowo and British-Ghanaian actor Idris Elba have shared their thoughts on the issue, while calling for a change in the mentality of colour in Hollywood. David Oyelowo, who... Read More

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January 17, 2016

‘Agwu’ of ‘Beasts of No Nation’ nominated for Critics Choice Awards (Full List)

16 year old Abraham Attah famously known for his role as Agwu- a child soldier alongside Idris Elba in Netflix’s first original feature film, Beast of No Nation, is up for the best young actor at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards. The Ghanaian acting prodigy has already received major recognition for his outstanding work in the movie, taking... Read More

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January 8, 2016

Idris Elba earns BAFTA nomination for ‘Beast of No Nation’ + Full Nominees’ List

The nominations for the 68th edition of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), the biggest and most prestigious film awards outside the United States were unveiled in London on Friday morning. After being snubbed in 2014 for his role in Mandela: Long walk to freedom, British-Ghanaian actor, Idris Elba bagged a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his... Read More

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December 13, 2015

‘Idris Elba, Genevieve, D’banj’ | 11 red carpet moments from the premiere of ‘Beast of No Nation’ (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian premiere of the Beasts of no Nation took place on Saturday night, at the Silverbird Galleria in Victoria Island, Lagos. Hollywood movie star, Idris Elba, who is the lead actor in the Netflix original movie, was the main attraction on the night. An array of Nollywood and music stars, which include: Genevieve Nnaji, D’banj, Juliet... Read More

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December 12, 2015

#BeastsofNoNation: The moment when Okonjo-Iweala asks Idris Elba for a hug (WATCH)

The Nigerian premiere of the Beasts of no Nation is ongoing at the Silverbird Galleria in Victoria Island, Lagos. Idris Elba, the lead actor in the Netflix original movie, is obviously the main attraction at the event. So irresistible is Idris Elba’s star power that former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala requested a hug from... Read More

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December 10, 2015

David Oyelowo pit against Idris Elba face as Golden Globes 2016 nominees are announced (Full List)

And the nominations are out! The 73rd Golden Globe Awards nominees list has been announced and British-Nigerian actor and British-Ghanaian hunk, Idris Elba are nominated in the same category- Best TV Movie or Miniseries’ Supporting Actor Here are the full list of nominees: Best Motion Picture, Drama “Carol” “Mad Max: Fury Road” “The Revenant” “Room” “Spotlight” Best... Read More

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July 31, 2015

Idris Elba is sinister in Uzodinma Iweala’s “Beasts of No Nation”

This is a must watch. Somebody needs to teach me some VPN tricks to get Netflix in Nigeria. Via GQ: Today Netflix released the first teaser trailer for Beasts of No Nation, the Cary Fukunaga-directed adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala’s 2005 novel of the same name. Beasts of No Nation tells the story of a young West African boy... Read More

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August 10, 2014

The Idris Elba BULGE heard around the world | We now know what was hiding there! (LOOK, READ)

by S’ola Filani During the week, Idris Elba was caught on the set of a movie – “A Hundred Streets” – looking a hundred kinds of fine in a tailored navy blue suit. However, it wasn’t the suit that has been getting him all the attention from women this week – it’s that huge elephant... Read More

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January 6, 2014

Hollywood actor, Idris Elba, shares sexually suggestive post on Twitter (READ)

by Oke Efagene Hollywood actor and DJ, Idris Elba, yesterday posted a tweet that raised a few eyebrows on the social network. The Mandela actor, who looked to be on his way to an evening event tweeted: My Bow makes my dick hard every time I smile…is that normal? pic.twitter.com/AI6k9TOGmu — Idris Elba (@idriselba) January... Read More

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December 12, 2013

A fitting tribute: Idris Elba receives Golden Globe Best Actor nominations for Mandela

Idris Elba has received a nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama at the 2014 Golden Globes. The 41-year-old’s nod for his role as Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom comes after he failed to be recognised in the Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations, which were announced on Wednesday. The British star... Read More

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November 2, 2013

Actor, Idris Elba suffers asthma attack, trip to South Africa aborted

According to EWN Reporter, actor Idris Elba suffered a severe asthma attack just before the South African premiere of his upcoming film “Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom.” This morning, at a Q&A following the premiere, director Justin Chadwick shared that Elba is in the hospital, but recovering well. Elba was on a flight from the U.K. to Johannesburg when he... Read More

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August 23, 2013

Hollywood actor, Idris Elba to star in movie adaptation of bestselling novel ‘Beast of no nation’

Idris Elba, who starred as in 2013 sci-fi movie Pacific rim, will again headline and produce Uzodinma Iweala’s 2005 best selling novel “Beast of No Nation” . The actor will play the character of the imposing military commander in Cary Fukunaga’s adaptation of Uzodinma novel. The story revolves around ” the journey of a young boy,... Read More

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June 6, 2013

Actor, Idris Elba plays Nelson Mandela in ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ (PHOTO)

by Rachel Ogbu Hollywood actor, Idris Elba, 40, channels living legend Nelson Mandela in the new movie, “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.” Elba is the third Hollywood actor to play Mandela, others included Morgan Freeman and Terrence Howard. Of his new role, Elba told The Guardian: “My film’s about his entire life. Anyone wanting to understand... Read More

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December 29, 2012

Koko Concert: Hauwa Gambo’s 7 reasons D’banj should be very proud of himself

by Hauwa Gambo So, the way you’ve heard it told on our famously ‘follow-follow’ social media space, Dbanj’s 2012 Koko Concert, held on Thursday, December 27 was a huge flop, right? And he has done the wise thing and apologised. Well, apart from the fact that yes indeed he needs to get a full refund... Read More

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December 28, 2012

#TheKokoConcertReview – Let me tell you why my friend, Gbolahan left the venue…

by Tola Sarumi Heartthrob Idris asked the crowd to give it up for the biggest artist in the world, one could almost feel the tired crowd perk up, ‘Is it Kanye West, is it Jay Z’?! Someone pulled out a Yoruba film style ‘Kabiyesi-Crown’ and placed it on a figure cloaked in a deep red damask,... Read More

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December 28, 2012

‘A scouting session for Nigeria’s next Olympians’ – Top 10 tweets on D’banj’s Koko Concert

by Isi Esene The Koko Concert headlined by the Kokomaster himself, D’banj took place on Thursday with several international artistes joining him in the country for the show. The likes of Actor, Idris Elba, Big Sean, Pusha T, Tinie Tempah and other acts served as a magnet for fans of the G.O.O.D Music artiste. To... Read More

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December 26, 2012

Big boys: Idris Elba storms Lagos, lounges with D’banj ahead of Koko Concert (LOOK)

by Akan Ido The Koko Concert which holds on Thiursday will be attracting A-list UK Actor, Idris Elba who is already in Lagos for the show. The actor was spotted arriving the Lagos airport yesterday and later lounged with the Kokomaster himself, D’banj at his One Eleven night club. The Koko Concert will feature performances... Read More

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October 26, 2012

Will Idris Elba’s name become Bond, James Bond?

by Rachel Ogbu It looks like the race-blind casting choices of the James Bond franchise may literary take a step to the dark side as there are talks of a first ever black James Bond. In an interview with The Huffington Post that, black actress Noamie Harris, who plays Bond’s fellow agent Eve said that... Read More

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