Lupita Nyong'o being interviewed by ABC presenter Jimmy Kimmel in January 2014...
One of the biggest
talks across London and the Uzunguni world this past week has been the film “12
Years a Slave” by black British director, Steve McQueen. Among its award
winning cast is an actress from neighbouring Kenya who is brightening the
northern hemisphere like a full, sparkling moon. She has not only been praised for her
brilliant acting abilities, but her character, looks and taste of clothing. The Western media is in love with her so much-
that every other day something about her is been published. She is a breath of
fresh air bubbling positive African news in the rich world. Just watch one of
the numerous television interviews she did with Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC, on
You Tube, for example to see what I mean. When Hollywood star Leonard DiCaprio,
stopped to kiss her on her cheek, photographers could not stop snapping. Yes.
She is a star and an East African at that. But, hold on. Who is she? What …is
she called? To start with her name is a mouthful.
Lupita Nyong’o.
Lupita is easy, but Nyong’o-
for non East Africans- is like teaching them to say “ng’ombe” (cow), ng’ang’ania
(cling) or “ng’ambo” (other side)…how do
you pronounce that?
