Stephanie Linus Daily

Tag: Lupita Nyong’o

  • There Is No Shame In Black Beauty

    Lupita Nyong'o

    It’s always such an inspiration to read the stories of brave women who do not let societal and cultural stereotypes negatively affect their success in life.

    Kenyan actress, Lupita Nyong’o who is now making waves in Hollywood is one young lady whose success I’ve been keenly following, not only because we share the same profession, but because she embodies what a true African ambassador should be.

    Yesterday, Essence Magazine held its 7th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon at The Beverly Hills Hotel in LA where Lupita along with other guests such as Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, and Kerry Washington were celebrated. Lupita who is nominated for an Oscar for her role as Patsey in 12 Years a Slave, was honoured at the event and she gave this amazing speech about black beauty which I’ve read over and over.

    If you’ve ever felt insecure about your looks, your skin colour or any physical attribute, I’m sure this would inspire you. (more…)

  • African Actors Shine On The Oscars Nomination List

    Lupita Nyong'o & Chiwetel Ejiofor

    On Thursday, the nomination list for the 2014 Academy Award (Oscars) was released and I was so glad to see some African Actors getting brilliant nominations. British Nigerian actor Chiwetel Ejiofor was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his fantastic role in the movie titled “12 Years A Slave” while Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for the same movie.

    Somalian Barkhad Abdi also got Best Supporting actor nomination for his role as the main villain in Captain Phillips.

    And just a day after the nominations was announced, Lupita Nyong’o was named Best Supporting Actress at the Critics Choice Awards for her role in 12 Years A Slave.

    I’m so proud of all these wonderful talents doing Africa proud on the international scene.

    But away from the African stars, I’m also glad that one of my favourite female actresses of all time, Meryl Streep was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her stellar performance in August: Osage County. Sandra Bullock was also nominated for her role in Gravity in the same category….Yay!!! I hope one of the two women win it.

    With Africans getting good nominations in world Awards such as the Grammys and the Oscars, it is not far-fetched to say that we are indeed a blessed continent filled with talented people especially in the entertainment scene.

    I wish all the nominated African stars the very best at the Awards.

    What are your expectations for the Oscars this year? Do you have any favourites on the nomination list?