Lupita Nyong’o speaks of family ordeal and condemns Kenya’s crackdown
Actress Lupita Nyong’o has condemned the Kenyan authorities’ crackdown on huge anti-tax protests that began in June. Demonstrators were met with police brutality, according to rights groups, with dozens of people killed and numerous others abducted. Nyong’o, whose father was jailed and tortured under a former president, Daniel Arap Moi, told the BBC: “It is […]
‘We have lost a library’ – Lupita Nyong’o mourns late Black Panther actress
American-based Kenyan thespian Lupita Nyong’o has come out to mourn the Black Panther actress Connie Chiume. Lupita, through her Instagram account on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, said that the acting industry has lost an incredible actress. According to Lupita, Connie Chiume’s demise was a big blow to Hollywood. “We have lost a library! May @conniechiume rest […]
’I salute Kenyan youth for standing against problematic Finance Bill 2024’ – Lupita Nyon’go
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has thrown her support behind the Kenyan youth amidst ongoing protests against the contentious Finance Bill 2024. Taking to her Instagram page, the Kenyan actress expressed admiration for the youths’ resilience and their efforts to fight for their democratic rights. “I salute the Kenyan youth and I am grateful to them […]
Fathers day: Hollywood star Lupita Nyong’o appreciates Kisumu governor with special message
Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o sent her father Kisumu governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o a happy fathers day message. Lupita, like hundreds of Kenyans took to social media to express their appreciation for their fathers and father figures in their lives on Sunday, June 20. “I am the daughter of the son of The Long One, who […]
Twitter war over Lupita’s role as Nigerian character
Kenyans and Nigerians have exchanged bitter words on social media over why Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has been picked to play a Nigerian character in the 10-episode screen adaption of the novel Americanah. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s prize-winning bestseller was published in 2013 and tells the story of a Nigerian woman who goes to the US […]