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Idris Elba Knighted in UK New Year Honours for Youth Advocacy

donkorDecember 31, 2025December 31, 202503 mins

Actor Idris Elba has been knighted in the 2026 New Year Honours. Recognised for his advocacy against youth violence, the ‘Luther’ star receives the honour for his work with the Elba Hope Foundation. The British actor, producer, DJ and long-standing cultural figure has been named in the UK’s New Year Honours list, officially earning the…

Ghana’s Asante king welcomes return of artefacts from the UK and South Africa

donkorNovember 11, 2025November 11, 202504 mins

Ghana’s Asante king has welcomed the return of 130 gold and bronze artefacts from the UK and South Africa some of which were looted during colonial times and others bought on the open market. The items included royal regalia, drums and ceremonial gold weights, dating back to the 1870s – and reveal the cultural role…