African Celebrities Who Have Made it Big in Hollywood

Fredrick Ngugi June 10, 2016

Lupita Nyong'o

Hollywood actress and 2013 Oscar award winner Lupita Nyong’o. Hollywood Reporter

Lupita Nyong’o, Kenyan

The world still remembers the day this Hollywood sensation became the first-ever Kenyan to win an Academy Award for her role in “12 Years a Slave.” She is also remembered for her stunning blue Cinderella Prada gown at the 2013 Oscar Awards when she was voted the best supporting actress. One year after her well-deserved Oscar, Lupita was named the most beautiful woman in the world by People magazine.

Last Edited by:Sandra Appiah Updated: June 10, 2016

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