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Idris Elba Breaks Up With Girlfriend And Baby Mama Naiyana Garth

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Idris Elba has moved out of the London apartment he shared with girlfriend Naiyana Garth, as the couple look set to split after being together for the better portion of three years.
The pair has been dating since 2013, and have a twenty two month old child together. But it looks like they are ready to go their separate ways, with multiple reports indicating Elba has moved out of their shared home.

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Screen Actors Guild Awards 2016- Leornardo DiCaprio Wins For Revenant Role, Idris Elba Picks Two Awards

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The Screen Actors Guild did what the Oscars would not do, having a ceremony that was about more than just white people.
One of the biggest winners on the night was Idris Elba, who picked up awards for his roles in both the movie ‘Beasts of No Nation’ and the television series ‘Luther’; whilst Leonardo DiCaprio alerted the Oscars that this should finally be his year, winning the ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ for his extraordinary performance in ‘Revenant’.

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VIDEO: Idris Elba Delivers Speech On Lack Of Diversity On The British Showbiz Scene As Same Problem Erupts In The US

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The release of the nominations list for this year’s Academy Awards has sparked a firestorm of debate over the lack of diversity represented in the nominees.
Somewhat poetically, the same problem has been thrust to the forefront in the United Kingdom, after actor Idris Elba also delivered a speech before the UK Parliament addressing the same problem.

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Idris Elba OBE- Honoured By The Queen For Services Rendered To Drama

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Idris Elba has achieved several milestones in his career, but it is hard to discover one that would feel as rewarding as this one.

The 43 year old actor has been named on the queen’s honours list for the New Year, awarded with an OBE for his exploits on the big screen.

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PHOTO: When Genevieve Nnaji Met Idris Elba At Lagos Premiere of Beasts of No Nation

Nollywood actress-Genevieve Nnaji  showed up for last night’s Beasts of No Nation’s premiere in Lagos-Nigeria—and she must have asked for a photo from Idris Elba, the Hollywood star of the film. Genevieve Nnaji  was looking adorable and Idris Elba looked good too—but a little too old compared to how we see him in movies. Mostly, … Read more

Idris Elba Says He Nearly Died After Slipping Down A Waterfall During Filming Of ‘Beast Of No Nations’

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The movie Beast of No Nations contained some breathtaking scenes, with director Cary Fukunaga going all out to attempt filming every bit of action on scene.

Whilst it made for a great final product, it apparently almost claimed the life of A-list actor Idris Elba-  so it seems malaria was not the only thing trying to stop the filming of this movie.

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I Would Not Be The Next James Bond- Idris Elba

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Idris Elba

The cool, cocky, and suave Idris Elba- a perfect Bond if you ask me- has been tipped nonstop as a perfect catch to take over the role of the super secret agent 007.

Although there are no official plans to make Elba the first black Bond, those stories just do not go away.

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VIDEO: Watch Trailer of Idris Elba As the New James Bond & Tell Us What You Think!

British actor-Idris Elba of half Ghanaian and half Sierra Leonean descent has been tipped to be the next James Bond—and this has happened in a video put together by the guys at “Vulture.” Having taken footage from “Luther,” “The Gunman,” “Takers,” and the trailer of the yet to be released James Bond’s movie “Spectre” as … Read more

Stonebwoy Expresses Joy For ‘Ashaiman Boy’ Attah Abraham’s International Exploits

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Attah Abraham at Venice Film Festival

Stonebwoy is a bonafide Ashaiman boy who made it out of the hood and is now a globally recognised star.

So he always feels excited whenever someone else charts a similar territory, or so his latest Facebook post tells us. Attah Abraham is the 14 year old Ghanaian street vendor who has become a worldwide sensation overnight for starring with Idris Elba in ‘Beasts of No Nation’ and winning an award for it.

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TRAILER: ‘Beasts of No Nation’ Starring Idris Elba, Ama K. Abebrese, Abraham Attah & Others + Ama K’s Extra-O Humility

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Beasts of No Nation

Ghanaian actress-Ama K. Abebrese is that one actress we always knew will hit the bigger screens—before most of her colleagues despite having joined the industry a little late. And it is because of her seriousness as an actress, her great talent, her humility and desire to learn.

Starring in a movie will Idris Elba, the man tipped to be the next James Bond is a great achievement for any West African actor—and we know certain people who wouldn’t have given us any breathing space on social media if they had achieved this. But Ama K. Abebrese has remained humble about her achievement…

The official trailer of this movie ‘Beasts of No Nation’ has been released and as Netflix announced earlier this year, the movie “will open in select cinemas in the US and on its streaming platform for the rest of the world”

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Idris Elba Makes History As the First Ever Solo Male Cover Star for Maxim Magazine

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Idris Elba-Maxim Magazine

With Idris Elba, everything is possible—and that is why a lot of people still believe he can be the next James Bond, we mean the first black Bond.

The British actor, 42, who has literally taken over Hollywood has made history as the first solo male to cover Maxim Magazine and he does so with a total swag—as an all-round badass.

Editor-in-chief of Maxim Magazine-Kate Lanphear told Racked on Tuesday that, ‘we’ve never in US Maxim history had a man on the cover solo.This is the very first time, and there was no one else in the world more badass than Idris.’

Although men have appeared on flip covers and have also starred alongside women throughout the mag’s 20 year history, a guy has never appeared on his own until this September’s issue.

Idris keeps putting a smile on our faces, especially the women…

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Former James Bond-Roger Moore Says Idris Elba Can’t Play James Bond & the Reason He Gives is Quite RACIST

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Aggressive racism which some call ‘in your face’ racism seems to have been eradicated but what now exist is the subtle racism where if you are not careful, you would never know the race card is being played on your lap.

Though many media outlets have reported on the idea and hovering speculation that Idris Elba could be the next James Bond, a former James Bond-Roger Moore said it’s impossible—and his reason is that, Idris is not English-English.

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Actor-Idris Elba to Star in ‘Star Trek 3’ As A Villain

Idris Elba who has been tipped as the next would be BOND is reported to be in early talks to play the villain in “Star Trek 3.” Justin Lin is directing the pic and if the talks go through, Idris will be joining  Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Anton Yelchin … Read more

GONE INTERNATIONAL: Idris Elba’s ‘Beasts of No Nation’ Featuring Ama K Abebrese & Others to Premiere on Netflix

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Beast of No Nation

Actress-Ama K. Abebrese and some Ghanaians who played cameo in Idris Elba’s movie-Beast of No Nation which was partly shot in Ghana will appear on Netflix—the movie will be premiered on the platform and at selected theatres in the United States.

According to DigitalSpy, Netlfix announced on March 3 that Beasts of No Nation “will open in select cinemas in the US and on its streaming platform for the rest of the world later this year.”

Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos announced the deal, saying, “Beasts of No Nation is a powerful film that unfolds beautifully in the hands of director Cary Fukunaga, with Idris Elba delivering a career-defining performance.

We are so proud to bring a film of this calibre exclusively to Netflix members around the world at the same time as it appears in select theaters.”

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PHOTOS: Idris Elba, Ama K. Abebrese & Amma Asante Attend Screen Nation Awards in London

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Ama K Abebrese

The Screen Nation Awards took place yesterday in London and Ghanaian actress/TV personality-Ama K Abebrese attended—alongside Idris Elba, Belle director- Amma Asante and others…

Idris Elba won the Favourite International Film for his thriller-No Good Deeds while Belle director-Amma Asante won  Best Film for the British period drama.

According to Ama K. Abebrese who unfortunately could not pick up a win for her movie-Double Cross, her dress was made by Duaba Serwa, the Kente purse was from Ani Siyah and those beautiful Gye Nyame earrings were from Seiwaa Koto Collection.

Check below for photos…

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