Idris Elba said ( about Sierra Leonian ) : “Being an Englishman who is the son of a Ghanaian mother and a Sierra Leonian father, I am all too aware of the shocking inequalities between the West and Africa. It's an honour for me to voice Tony’s powerful manifesto against exploitation and I see this collaboration as a first step to doing more impactful work together”

meathchronicle Wednesday, September 23, 2020 5:51:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I hope people look back at their ­communities and respect the role that communities play in young men’s lives, young people’s lives”

themirror Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:12:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "Ricky's the kind of director that if he sees it happening right there, the cameras are rolling immediately. There's no (calling) action. There's no you know, it's just like. 'I see it. I want it.' So, we really fed off that,"

AfricaNews-English Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:59:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba told : “It was incredibly important to us ... that we tell this story of the fork in the road that you can take as a young man in this country,”

gulf-times Tuesday, September 15, 2020 12:36:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I’m hoping that as a result ... people look back at their communities and respect the role that communities play in young men’s lives, young people’s lives,”

gulf-times Tuesday, September 15, 2020 12:36:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba told : “It was incredibly important to us… that we tell this story of the fork in the road that you can take as a young man in this country,”

ngrguardiannews Monday, September 14, 2020 3:14:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I’m hoping that as a result… people look back at their communities and respect the role that communities play in young men’s lives, young people’s lives,”

ngrguardiannews Monday, September 14, 2020 3:14:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba told : "It was incredibly important to us... that we tell this story of the fork in the road that you can take as a young man in this country,"

JakartaPost Monday, September 14, 2020 10:37:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "I'm hoping that as a result... people look back at their communities and respect the role that communities play in young men's lives, young people's lives,"

JakartaPost Monday, September 14, 2020 10:37:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba told : "It was incredibly important to us... that we tell this story of the fork in the road that you can take as a young man in this country,"

afp-en Monday, September 14, 2020 9:22:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "I'm hoping that as a result... people look back at their communities and respect the role that communities play in young men's lives, young people's lives,"

afp-en Monday, September 14, 2020 9:22:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "I think that the world should take a week of quarantine every year just to remember this time. Remember each other. I really do,"

abc-au Friday, September 4, 2020 4:08:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said ( about Chadwick Boseman ) : "Chadwick was a very thoughtful, hardworking man. Prideful and strong. "

heart Saturday, August 29, 2020 4:44:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself,”

eurweb Thursday, August 27, 2020 5:45:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself,”

eurweb Thursday, August 27, 2020 1:29:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself,”

eurweb Wednesday, August 26, 2020 10:58:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself,”

eurweb Wednesday, August 26, 2020 9:19:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself,”

eurweb Wednesday, August 26, 2020 8:48:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself,”

eurweb Wednesday, August 26, 2020 8:20:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don't need knives to protect yourself. It's a proven fact that in urban areas where fight schools open, violent crime drops dramatically - which is why I wanted to do this project, in hope that we can change people's lives. I want this project to be an ongoing presence that will continue to provide support and education for the community for years to come,"

upi Wednesday, August 26, 2020 7:29:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "I've maintained I'd like to see it come to a film, and that is where I think we are heading towards -- a film. And I'm looking forward to making that happen. It is happening,"

ibtimes-sg Saturday, August 1, 2020 3:45:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "We've all got a duty -- each one, teach one, and to give others an opportunity. I wouldn't be here if someone didn't think I didn't have talent. You have to pay it forward"

ibtimes-sg Saturday, August 1, 2020 3:45:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I want to open the door for others to come in … I am positive about the future. The needle has moved significantly”

guardian Saturday, August 1, 2020 2:15:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "It's been a mission of mine to provide opportunity and access to emerging talent from diverse backgrounds in this industry, which is the same opportunity I received many years ago from open-minded and diversity-conscious casting," "I thank BAFTA for recognizing myself and others who are dedicated to the same cause, as these are all necessary steps towards helping to shift the awareness and understanding of the diversity gap in entertainment"

nbcnews Tuesday, July 21, 2020 7:52:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba noted : "I thank BAFTA for recognising myself and others who are dedicated to the same cause, as these are all necessary steps towards helping to shift the awareness and understanding of the diversity gap in entertainment,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, July 21, 2020 8:06:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "It's been a mission of mine to provide opportunity and access to emerging talent from diverse backgrounds in this industry, which is the same opportunity I received many years ago from open-minded and diversity conscious casting," "I thank Bafta for recognising myself and others who are dedicated to the same cause, as these are all necessary steps towards helping to shift the awareness and understanding of the diversity gap in entertainment"

bbc Tuesday, July 21, 2020 3:01:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba says : "I bought mum an iPad for her birthday recently and she's not tech-savvy whatsoever, but as one of the things to help her learn, I had all the episodes of season 3 sent to her as a special preview,"

belfasttelegraph Saturday, July 18, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba says ( about In The ) : "In the first season, to varying degrees and varying reactions, we took a very bold attempt at what racism looked like in the 1980s,"

belfasttelegraph Saturday, July 18, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba says ( about In The ) : “In the first season, to varying degrees and varying reactions, we took a very bold attempt at what racism looked like in the 80s,”

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba says ( about In The ) : “In the first season, to varying degrees and varying reactions, we took a very bold attempt at what racism looked like in the 80s,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:24:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "To mock the truth, you have to know the truth. But to censor racist themes within a show, to pull it... I think viewers should know that people made shows like this. Commissioners and archive-holders pulling things they think are exceptionally tone-deaf at this time - fair enough and good for you. "

khaleejtimes Tuesday, July 14, 2020 2:44:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : "I needed the lockdown to try to get over it. And it turns out the world actually probably needed the lockdown, too"

southwales-eveningpost Tuesday, July 14, 2020 1:59:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba told : "I'm very much a believer in freedom of speech,"

icWales Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : "I needed the lockdown to try to get over it. And it turns out the world actually probably needed the lockdown, too"

icWales Tuesday, July 14, 2020 9:13:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "Commissioners and archive-holders pulling things they think are exceptionally tone deaf at this time - fair enough and good for you,"

skynews Tuesday, July 14, 2020 3:58:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I needed the lockdown to try to get over it. And it turns out the world actually probably needed the lockdown, too”

pressandjournal Tuesday, July 14, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba told : “I’m very much a believer in freedom of speech,”

pressandjournal Tuesday, July 14, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said ( about John Luther ) : "There isn't a real format plan for Luther at the moment"

heart Friday, July 10, 2020 4:54:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I’ve been through four or five moments of massive protest in my lifetime: from Brixton to Tottenham, you name it, I’ve seen them, and this one has a very different character,”

independent-UK Sunday, June 28, 2020 5:48:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba responded : “Someone posted a YouTube video of you saying you are in a critical condition for the covid-19 virus.. please debunk this fake rumour (sic)”

eurweb Sunday, June 28, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba responded : “This is fake. I’m fine for now. Thanks for showing me”

eurweb Sunday, June 28, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "That stays with you regardless of whether you become successful or you beat the system,"

khaleejtimes Saturday, June 27, 2020 12:59:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "If you want to make it in this world, you have to be twice as good as the white man"

khaleejtimes Saturday, June 27, 2020 12:59:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "Success has not negated racism for me. Asking me about racism is like asking me about how long I have been breathing"

southernminn Friday, June 26, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Disappointment is part of my game”

standard Friday, June 26, 2020 1:09:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said ( about John Luther ) : “To play John Luther I have to give him a part of my soul that I suppress myself. Like a dark, angry, haunted part of my soul. Probably everybody has a part of their soul which is darker. And for me to merge with Luther, I give him that for three or four months,”

thenational Sunday, June 14, 2020 11:39:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : “He was a real man, an icon to the human race,” “It was a very different type of research. On one side I had to learn a whole language Xhosa, which was his mother tongue. I also spent a night in Robben Island prison to understand what it was like for him to be there for 19 years”

thenational Sunday, June 14, 2020 11:39:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "that's an awful lot of people who are going to suffer and not eat because of the crisis and ongoing effects," "At the beginning stages of this pandemic ... everyone was looking at themselves. And I think what's happened now is we've realized that we're all connected somewhat,"

allafrica Monday, June 1, 2020 11:01:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "If we can transport soldiers and ammunition, we can transport food,"

allafrica Monday, June 1, 2020 11:01:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "that's an awful lot of people who are going to suffer and not eat because of the crisis and ongoing effects," "At the beginning stages of this pandemic ... everyone was looking at themselves. And I think what's happened now is we've realized that we're all connected somewhat,"

allafrica Monday, June 1, 2020 3:06:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "If we can transport soldiers and ammunition, we can transport food,"

allafrica Monday, June 1, 2020 3:06:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : “that’s an awful lot of people who are going to suffer and not eat because of the crisis and ongoing effects” “At the beginning stages of this pandemic ... everyone was looking at themselves. And I think what’s happened now is we’ve realised that we’re all connected somewhat,”

nationnews Sunday, May 31, 2020 6:05:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “If we can transport soldiers and ammunition, we can transport food,”

nationnews Sunday, May 31, 2020 6:05:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "that's an awful lot of people who are going to suffer and not eat because of the crisis and ongoing effects," "At the beginning stages of this pandemic ... everyone was looking at themselves. And I think what's happened now is we've realized that we're all connected somewhat,"

trust Sunday, May 31, 2020 3:33:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "If we can transport soldiers and ammunition, we can transport food,"

trust Sunday, May 31, 2020 3:33:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "that's an awful lot of people who are going to suffer and not eat because of the crisis and ongoing effects," "At the beginning stages of this pandemic … everyone was looking at themselves. And I think what's happened now is we've realised that we're all connected somewhat"

abc-au Saturday, May 30, 2020 1:21:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "Taking a moment to shine a light on African arts to benefit the African homeland and its people. A continent of this size should find a way to dig deep and stand up for one another at a time like this. It's important for the future and history will not forget"

allafrica Thursday, May 28, 2020 8:57:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba says : “Taking a moment to shine a light on African arts to benefit the African homeland and its people. A continent of this size should find a way to dig deep and stand up for one another at a time like this. It’s important for the future and history will not forget,”

EastAfrican Sunday, May 24, 2020 9:38:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : "Let us unite to celebrate #AfricaDay and raise funds for those impacted by COVID-19. Africa Day Benefit Concert hosted by me @idriselba #athome on 25th May - MTV Base’s YouTube page 6pm(CAT) & MTV Base channel 322 9pm(CAT),"

onlinenigeria Saturday, May 23, 2020 1:37:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : "This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,"

khaleejtimes Saturday, May 9, 2020 9:17:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

citynews-ca Friday, May 8, 2020 10:55:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

clickondetroit Friday, May 8, 2020 9:58:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

therepublic Friday, May 8, 2020 9:43:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

seattlepi Friday, May 8, 2020 9:36:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

kiro7 Friday, May 8, 2020 9:30:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

beaumontenterprise Friday, May 8, 2020 9:21:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

680news Friday, May 8, 2020 9:11:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “the crisis has shown us we are only as safe as our most vulnerable people. It is in all our interests to keep local food systems going, protect rural communities and mitigate a health crisis as people who lose their jobs in the city head back to rural areas”

guardian-ng Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : "I didn't suggest an actual annual lock down. I suggested a way of remembrance annually,"

ibtimes-uk Monday, April 27, 2020 4:45:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I think it’s… other species use it. It’s called hibernation. But it does remind you that the world doesn’t tick on your time,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 2:22:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 2:22:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I think it’s… other species use it. It’s called hibernation. But it does remind you that the world doesn’t tick on your time,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I think it’s… other species use it. It’s called hibernation. But it does remind you that the world doesn’t tick on your time,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 4:42:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 4:42:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I think it’s… other species use it. It’s called hibernation. But it does remind you that the world doesn’t tick on your time,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 3:37:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 3:37:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 1:29:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I think it’s… other species use it. It’s called hibernation. But it does remind you that the world doesn’t tick on your time,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 1:29:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I think it’s… other species use it. It’s called hibernation. But it does remind you that the world doesn’t tick on your time,”

eurweb Friday, April 24, 2020 11:30:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,”

eurweb Friday, April 24, 2020 11:30:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus,"

fox35orlando Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:57:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : “If you imagine being in a village where no one even knows the name of your village or your population, and that you live in a slum where there is one room and six of you live in it, social distancing is almost laughable,”

dailycaller Wednesday, April 22, 2020 11:06:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba disse : “Eu acho que o mundo deve realizar uma semana de quarentena todos os anos, apenas para lembrar o que temos vivido. Para se lembrar do próximo”

odocumento Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:50:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba disse : “Eu acho que o mundo deve realizar uma semana de quarentena todos os anos, apenas para lembrar o que temos vivido. Para se lembrar do próximo”

odocumento Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "The world's advanced economies are in the midst of this pandemic right now and, of course, they must do everything they can to help their own people,"

trust Tuesday, April 21, 2020 11:27:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba disse : "As economias avançadas do mundo estão no meio dessa pandemia no momento e, é claro, precisam fazer tudo o que podem para ajudar seu próprio povo"

g1-globo Monday, April 20, 2020 10:19:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba déclaré : "Ça craint... Je m'en sors bien"

bbc-french-africa Tuesday, March 17, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba déclaré : "Mon engagement pour Sherbro Island City est porté par le désir de faire une différence, mais de façon à produire des avantages tangibles pour les Ouest-Africains à long terme"

msn-fr Monday, December 23, 2019 11:29:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba déclaré : "Mon engagement pour Sherbro Island City est porté par le désir de faire une différence, mais de façon à produire des avantages tangibles pour les Ouest-Africains à long terme"

francetvinfo Monday, December 23, 2019 8:19:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said ( about Sierra Leonian ) : “Being an Englishman who is the son of a Ghanaian mother and a Sierra Leonian father, I am all too aware of the shocking inequalities between the West and Africa. It's an honour for me to voice Tony’s powerful manifesto against exploitation and I see this collaboration as a first step to doing more impactful work together”

meathchronicle Wednesday, September 23, 2020 5:51:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I hope people look back at their ­communities and respect the role that communities play in young men’s lives, young people’s lives”

themirror Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:12:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "Ricky's the kind of director that if he sees it happening right there, the cameras are rolling immediately. There's no (calling) action. There's no you know, it's just like. 'I see it. I want it.' So, we really fed off that,"

AfricaNews-English Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:59:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba told : “It was incredibly important to us ... that we tell this story of the fork in the road that you can take as a young man in this country,”

gulf-times Tuesday, September 15, 2020 12:36:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I’m hoping that as a result ... people look back at their communities and respect the role that communities play in young men’s lives, young people’s lives,”

gulf-times Tuesday, September 15, 2020 12:36:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba told : “It was incredibly important to us… that we tell this story of the fork in the road that you can take as a young man in this country,”

ngrguardiannews Monday, September 14, 2020 3:14:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I’m hoping that as a result… people look back at their communities and respect the role that communities play in young men’s lives, young people’s lives,”

ngrguardiannews Monday, September 14, 2020 3:14:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba told : "It was incredibly important to us... that we tell this story of the fork in the road that you can take as a young man in this country,"

JakartaPost Monday, September 14, 2020 10:37:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "I'm hoping that as a result... people look back at their communities and respect the role that communities play in young men's lives, young people's lives,"

JakartaPost Monday, September 14, 2020 10:37:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba told : "It was incredibly important to us... that we tell this story of the fork in the road that you can take as a young man in this country,"

afp-en Monday, September 14, 2020 9:22:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "I'm hoping that as a result... people look back at their communities and respect the role that communities play in young men's lives, young people's lives,"

afp-en Monday, September 14, 2020 9:22:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "I think that the world should take a week of quarantine every year just to remember this time. Remember each other. I really do,"

abc-au Friday, September 4, 2020 4:08:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said ( about Chadwick Boseman ) : "Chadwick was a very thoughtful, hardworking man. Prideful and strong. "

heart Saturday, August 29, 2020 4:44:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself,”

eurweb Thursday, August 27, 2020 5:45:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself,”

eurweb Thursday, August 27, 2020 1:29:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself,”

eurweb Wednesday, August 26, 2020 10:58:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself,”

eurweb Wednesday, August 26, 2020 9:19:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself,”

eurweb Wednesday, August 26, 2020 8:48:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself,”

eurweb Wednesday, August 26, 2020 8:20:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don't need knives to protect yourself. It's a proven fact that in urban areas where fight schools open, violent crime drops dramatically - which is why I wanted to do this project, in hope that we can change people's lives. I want this project to be an ongoing presence that will continue to provide support and education for the community for years to come,"

upi Wednesday, August 26, 2020 7:29:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "I've maintained I'd like to see it come to a film, and that is where I think we are heading towards -- a film. And I'm looking forward to making that happen. It is happening,"

ibtimes-sg Saturday, August 1, 2020 3:45:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "We've all got a duty -- each one, teach one, and to give others an opportunity. I wouldn't be here if someone didn't think I didn't have talent. You have to pay it forward"

ibtimes-sg Saturday, August 1, 2020 3:45:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I want to open the door for others to come in … I am positive about the future. The needle has moved significantly”

guardian Saturday, August 1, 2020 2:15:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "It's been a mission of mine to provide opportunity and access to emerging talent from diverse backgrounds in this industry, which is the same opportunity I received many years ago from open-minded and diversity-conscious casting," "I thank BAFTA for recognizing myself and others who are dedicated to the same cause, as these are all necessary steps towards helping to shift the awareness and understanding of the diversity gap in entertainment"

nbcnews Tuesday, July 21, 2020 7:52:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba noted : "I thank BAFTA for recognising myself and others who are dedicated to the same cause, as these are all necessary steps towards helping to shift the awareness and understanding of the diversity gap in entertainment,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, July 21, 2020 8:06:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "It's been a mission of mine to provide opportunity and access to emerging talent from diverse backgrounds in this industry, which is the same opportunity I received many years ago from open-minded and diversity conscious casting," "I thank Bafta for recognising myself and others who are dedicated to the same cause, as these are all necessary steps towards helping to shift the awareness and understanding of the diversity gap in entertainment"

bbc Tuesday, July 21, 2020 3:01:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba says : "I bought mum an iPad for her birthday recently and she's not tech-savvy whatsoever, but as one of the things to help her learn, I had all the episodes of season 3 sent to her as a special preview,"

belfasttelegraph Saturday, July 18, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba says ( about In The ) : "In the first season, to varying degrees and varying reactions, we took a very bold attempt at what racism looked like in the 1980s,"

belfasttelegraph Saturday, July 18, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba says ( about In The ) : “In the first season, to varying degrees and varying reactions, we took a very bold attempt at what racism looked like in the 80s,”

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba says ( about In The ) : “In the first season, to varying degrees and varying reactions, we took a very bold attempt at what racism looked like in the 80s,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:24:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "To mock the truth, you have to know the truth. But to censor racist themes within a show, to pull it... I think viewers should know that people made shows like this. Commissioners and archive-holders pulling things they think are exceptionally tone-deaf at this time - fair enough and good for you. "

khaleejtimes Tuesday, July 14, 2020 2:44:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : "I needed the lockdown to try to get over it. And it turns out the world actually probably needed the lockdown, too"

southwales-eveningpost Tuesday, July 14, 2020 1:59:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba told : "I'm very much a believer in freedom of speech,"

icWales Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : "I needed the lockdown to try to get over it. And it turns out the world actually probably needed the lockdown, too"

icWales Tuesday, July 14, 2020 9:13:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "Commissioners and archive-holders pulling things they think are exceptionally tone deaf at this time - fair enough and good for you,"

skynews Tuesday, July 14, 2020 3:58:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I needed the lockdown to try to get over it. And it turns out the world actually probably needed the lockdown, too”

pressandjournal Tuesday, July 14, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba told : “I’m very much a believer in freedom of speech,”

pressandjournal Tuesday, July 14, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said ( about John Luther ) : "There isn't a real format plan for Luther at the moment"

heart Friday, July 10, 2020 4:54:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “I’ve been through four or five moments of massive protest in my lifetime: from Brixton to Tottenham, you name it, I’ve seen them, and this one has a very different character,”

independent-UK Sunday, June 28, 2020 5:48:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba responded : “Someone posted a YouTube video of you saying you are in a critical condition for the covid-19 virus.. please debunk this fake rumour (sic)”

eurweb Sunday, June 28, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba responded : “This is fake. I’m fine for now. Thanks for showing me”

eurweb Sunday, June 28, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "That stays with you regardless of whether you become successful or you beat the system,"

khaleejtimes Saturday, June 27, 2020 12:59:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "If you want to make it in this world, you have to be twice as good as the white man"

khaleejtimes Saturday, June 27, 2020 12:59:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "Success has not negated racism for me. Asking me about racism is like asking me about how long I have been breathing"

southernminn Friday, June 26, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Disappointment is part of my game”

standard Friday, June 26, 2020 1:09:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said ( about John Luther ) : “To play John Luther I have to give him a part of my soul that I suppress myself. Like a dark, angry, haunted part of my soul. Probably everybody has a part of their soul which is darker. And for me to merge with Luther, I give him that for three or four months,”

thenational Sunday, June 14, 2020 11:39:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : “He was a real man, an icon to the human race,” “It was a very different type of research. On one side I had to learn a whole language Xhosa, which was his mother tongue. I also spent a night in Robben Island prison to understand what it was like for him to be there for 19 years”

thenational Sunday, June 14, 2020 11:39:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "that's an awful lot of people who are going to suffer and not eat because of the crisis and ongoing effects," "At the beginning stages of this pandemic ... everyone was looking at themselves. And I think what's happened now is we've realized that we're all connected somewhat,"

allafrica Monday, June 1, 2020 11:01:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "If we can transport soldiers and ammunition, we can transport food,"

allafrica Monday, June 1, 2020 11:01:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "that's an awful lot of people who are going to suffer and not eat because of the crisis and ongoing effects," "At the beginning stages of this pandemic ... everyone was looking at themselves. And I think what's happened now is we've realized that we're all connected somewhat,"

allafrica Monday, June 1, 2020 3:06:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "If we can transport soldiers and ammunition, we can transport food,"

allafrica Monday, June 1, 2020 3:06:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : “that’s an awful lot of people who are going to suffer and not eat because of the crisis and ongoing effects” “At the beginning stages of this pandemic ... everyone was looking at themselves. And I think what’s happened now is we’ve realised that we’re all connected somewhat,”

nationnews Sunday, May 31, 2020 6:05:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “If we can transport soldiers and ammunition, we can transport food,”

nationnews Sunday, May 31, 2020 6:05:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "that's an awful lot of people who are going to suffer and not eat because of the crisis and ongoing effects," "At the beginning stages of this pandemic ... everyone was looking at themselves. And I think what's happened now is we've realized that we're all connected somewhat,"

trust Sunday, May 31, 2020 3:33:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "If we can transport soldiers and ammunition, we can transport food,"

trust Sunday, May 31, 2020 3:33:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "that's an awful lot of people who are going to suffer and not eat because of the crisis and ongoing effects," "At the beginning stages of this pandemic … everyone was looking at themselves. And I think what's happened now is we've realised that we're all connected somewhat"

abc-au Saturday, May 30, 2020 1:21:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba said : "Taking a moment to shine a light on African arts to benefit the African homeland and its people. A continent of this size should find a way to dig deep and stand up for one another at a time like this. It's important for the future and history will not forget"

allafrica Thursday, May 28, 2020 8:57:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba says : “Taking a moment to shine a light on African arts to benefit the African homeland and its people. A continent of this size should find a way to dig deep and stand up for one another at a time like this. It’s important for the future and history will not forget,”

EastAfrican Sunday, May 24, 2020 9:38:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : "Let us unite to celebrate #AfricaDay and raise funds for those impacted by COVID-19. Africa Day Benefit Concert hosted by me @idriselba #athome on 25th May - MTV Base’s YouTube page 6pm(CAT) & MTV Base channel 322 9pm(CAT),"

onlinenigeria Saturday, May 23, 2020 1:37:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : "This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,"

khaleejtimes Saturday, May 9, 2020 9:17:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

citynews-ca Friday, May 8, 2020 10:55:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

clickondetroit Friday, May 8, 2020 9:58:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

therepublic Friday, May 8, 2020 9:43:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

seattlepi Friday, May 8, 2020 9:36:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

kiro7 Friday, May 8, 2020 9:30:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

beaumontenterprise Friday, May 8, 2020 9:21:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,”

680news Friday, May 8, 2020 9:11:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : “the crisis has shown us we are only as safe as our most vulnerable people. It is in all our interests to keep local food systems going, protect rural communities and mitigate a health crisis as people who lose their jobs in the city head back to rural areas”

guardian-ng Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba wrote : "I didn't suggest an actual annual lock down. I suggested a way of remembrance annually,"

ibtimes-uk Monday, April 27, 2020 4:45:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I think it’s… other species use it. It’s called hibernation. But it does remind you that the world doesn’t tick on your time,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 2:22:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 2:22:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I think it’s… other species use it. It’s called hibernation. But it does remind you that the world doesn’t tick on your time,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I think it’s… other species use it. It’s called hibernation. But it does remind you that the world doesn’t tick on your time,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 4:42:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 4:42:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I think it’s… other species use it. It’s called hibernation. But it does remind you that the world doesn’t tick on your time,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 3:37:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 3:37:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 1:29:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I think it’s… other species use it. It’s called hibernation. But it does remind you that the world doesn’t tick on your time,”

eurweb Saturday, April 25, 2020 1:29:00 AM EAT

Idris Elba added : “I think it’s… other species use it. It’s called hibernation. But it does remind you that the world doesn’t tick on your time,”

eurweb Friday, April 24, 2020 11:30:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,”

eurweb Friday, April 24, 2020 11:30:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus,"

fox35orlando Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:57:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba added : “If you imagine being in a village where no one even knows the name of your village or your population, and that you live in a slum where there is one room and six of you live in it, social distancing is almost laughable,”

dailycaller Wednesday, April 22, 2020 11:06:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba disse : “Eu acho que o mundo deve realizar uma semana de quarentena todos os anos, apenas para lembrar o que temos vivido. Para se lembrar do próximo”

odocumento Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:50:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba disse : “Eu acho que o mundo deve realizar uma semana de quarentena todos os anos, apenas para lembrar o que temos vivido. Para se lembrar do próximo”

odocumento Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba said : "The world's advanced economies are in the midst of this pandemic right now and, of course, they must do everything they can to help their own people,"

trust Tuesday, April 21, 2020 11:27:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba disse : "As economias avançadas do mundo estão no meio dessa pandemia no momento e, é claro, precisam fazer tudo o que podem para ajudar seu próprio povo"

g1-globo Monday, April 20, 2020 10:19:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba déclaré : "Ça craint... Je m'en sors bien"

bbc-french-africa Tuesday, March 17, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba déclaré : "Mon engagement pour Sherbro Island City est porté par le désir de faire une différence, mais de façon à produire des avantages tangibles pour les Ouest-Africains à long terme"

msn-fr Monday, December 23, 2019 11:29:00 PM EAT

Idris Elba déclaré : "Mon engagement pour Sherbro Island City est porté par le désir de faire une différence, mais de façon à produire des avantages tangibles pour les Ouest-Africains à long terme"

francetvinfo Monday, December 23, 2019 8:19:00 PM EAT