Idris Elba

Also known as: Sir Idris · Sir Idris Elba

Sir Idris Elba — British actor and producer who launched free AI filmmaking programme for African creatives via Akuna Group partnership with Google.

2026-06-042026-10-28

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October 2026
27 OctJoy Online
African creatives in Ghana and four other countries can apply for a free artificial intelligence (AI) filmmaking programme launched by actor Idris Elba’s Akuna Group in partnership with Google. …
Idris Elba launches free AI filmmaking programme for African creatives
September 2026
15 SeptJoy Online
… He appeared in Beasts of No Nation, alongside Idris Elba and Abraham Attah, playing a child soldier in a film about children swallowed by circumstances larger than themselves. …
Jimmy Aglah: When Hollywood ended at Kwashieman…
15 SeptDaily Guide
… Strika became a household name after his acclaimed performance as the character in Beasts of No Nation, where he starred alongside British actor, Idris Elba His reported arrest and sentencing have renewed public interest in the actor, whose life after his early success in the fil …
‘Beasts Of No Nation’ Actor, Strika, Reportedly Jailed Over Footbridge Railings
9 SeptJoy Online
… The country welcomed or attracted personalities including: Idris Elba, Naomi Campbell, Steve Harvey, Michael Jai White and Boris Kodjoe. …
Bozoma Saint John wedding highlights Ghana’s untapped tourism dividend
August 2026
26 AugJoy Online
… She appeared in the 2015 Netflix film Beasts of No Nation, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and starring Idris Elba and Abraham Attah. …
Veteran actress Grace Nortey dies at 89
July 2026
29 JulJoy Online
… The film’s star-studded cast also features Luther actor Idris Elba, Rush singer Ayra Starr, The Hate U Give Amandla Stenberg and Brit Rising Star winner Bukky Bakray among its cast. …
Cynthia Erivo and Damson Idris among stars in Children of Blood and Bone trailer
1 JulJoy Online
… A more than $1 million programme in partnership with UK actor Idris Elba’s Akuna Group will train underrepresented creators in AI-driven storytelling. …
Google has exceeded $1 billion Africa investment target
June 2026
9 JunDaily Guide
… Actor Idris Elba said she was an inspiration, while JLS singer, Oritsé Williams, praised her for creating opportunities for underrepresented talent. …
MOBO Awards Founder Kanya King Dies At 57
8 JunJoy Online
British actor Sir Idris Elba has said that James Bond shouldn’t become “woke” and that some audiences would not accept a black male playing 007. …
‘Don’t try to make James Bond woke’ – Idris Elba
4 JunDaily Guide
Idris Elba been knighted by King Charles III British actor and producer, Idris Elba, has been knighted, officially earning the title “Sir Idris” for his services to drama. …
Idris Elba Knighted

Culture

Idris Elba launches free AI filmmaking programme for African creatives

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African creatives in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa can apply for a free AI filmmaking programme launched by Idris Elba's Akuna Group in partnership with Google. The 12-week online academy, supported by US$1 million from Google.org, runs from February to April 2027 and offers training in AI-assisted storytelling with mentorship, film production opportunities, and funding for selected projects.

20 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Idris Elba launches free AI filmmaking programme for African creatives
African creatives in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa can apply for a free AI filmmaking programme launched by Idris Elba's Akuna Group in partnership with Google. The 12-week online academy, supported by US$1 million from Google.org, runs from February to April 2027 and offers training in AI-assisted storytelling with mentorship, film production opportunities, and funding for selected projects.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

Actor from Beasts of No Nation arrested over infrastructure theft
Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, who appeared in the Netflix film Beasts of No Nation alongside Idris Elba, has been sentenced to prison following an incident at Kwashieman where he was reportedly caught attempting to convert public infrastructure into scrap metal.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Actor Strika jailed over Kwashieman footbridge railing removal
Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, known as Strika from Netflix's 'Beasts of No Nation', was reportedly arrested and convicted after residents caught him cutting metal railings from a footbridge in Accra in August for scrap sale. According to his former caretaker, Strika was sentenced to prison, though conflicting reports claim either a one-year or seven-year term.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 9 September

Bozoma Saint John wedding shows Ghana's untapped celebrity tourism potential
A Ghanaian-American marketing executive's August 2026 wedding in Accra, attended by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills personalities and filmed for television, illustrates Ghana's under-exploited advantage: celebrities voluntarily associate themselves with Ghana through personal milestones, reaching millions of followers without the country having to pay for endorsements.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey dies at 89
Grace Nortey, a pioneering Ghanaian actress with a career spanning more than five decades in theatre, television and film, has died at 89. She was known for strong-willed female characters and appeared in productions including Obra, Osofo Dadzie, the 1986 film Juju, and the 2015 Netflix film Beasts of No Nation.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

Children of Blood and Bone film adaptation trailer released
The first trailer for the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone features Cynthia Erivo, Damson Idris, and Lashana Lynch. The film follows Zélie Adebola as she attempts to restore magic to the kingdom of Orïsha and is set for release in January 2027.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

Google exceeds $1 billion Africa investment target, launches AI initiatives
Google has exceeded its five-year $1 billion Africa investment target and announced new initiatives including an AI lab in Ghana, a connectivity hub in South Africa's Eastern Cape, and a partnership with Idris Elba's Akuna Group to train creators in AI-driven storytelling.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

MOBO Awards founder Kanya King dies at 57
Kanya King, founder of the MOBO Awards, has died at age 57 following a battle with colon cancer. The awards, launched in 1996, celebrated Black music and artists globally and helped several Ghanaian musicians gain international recognition.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 8 June

Idris Elba says James Bond shouldn't become "woke"
British actor Sir Idris Elba, who has said he was "never in the race" to play James Bond despite persistent rumours, told GQ that Bond should remain true to escapism rather than become "woke," and that some global audiences would not accept a Black actor in the role.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

Idris Elba knighted by King Charles III for drama services
British actor and producer Idris Elba has been knighted by King Charles III in recognition of his contributions to film, television, theatre, and charity work. The honour was formally awarded at Windsor Castle, giving Elba the title "Sir Idris".
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →