LUPITA AMONDI NYONG’O; OUR BELOVED NUBIAN STAR

 

LUPITA AMONDI NYONG’O; OUR BELOVED NUBIAN STAR

Black history month would not feel complete without giving mention to our star rise, the blissful Hollywood empress, the most critically acclaimed academy award-winning actress, Ms. Lupita Amondi Nyong’o, who is strutting her way on to the Hollywood walk of fame, while carrying our national flag on high, thereby making us all the more proud to be Kenyan. What’s more, it is her beauty, wit, talent, grace, confidence, and artistry that had many inspired to venture into the unknown and dare to live out their dreams.

For those of you who may not have a clue as to who this damsel is, well let me expound her identity, for your information. Lupita Amondi Nyong’o is an academy award winning actress, with numerous movies to her credit, a career to wish for, and fame to die for. This means that she has a golden statue accorded to her, when she won the best supporting actress category in the famous movie, twelves years a slave. It does not get better than bagging an Oscar award, testifying that one has made it to the top of the mountain, and our beautiful Lupita delightfully got us there. I mean, the kind of hard work and dedication that goes into attaining such an achievement is absolutely mind-blowing but when you have the dexterity and grace to pull it off like Lupita does, then it becomes a glorious walk in the park.

Nevertheless, do not take my word for it. Rather, do some personal research on all the projects, which this Oscar superstar has been involved in and I bet you that Lupita is not only a gifted actress but equally has the finesse and conviction to be on the top tier of the very best entertainers. Granted that there are some contributing factors which have favoured this Nubian queen to be elevated into stardom on the big screen, a major one being that she has always been priviledged and therefore, it is not farfetched to believe that she can be anything other than a shining star. Yet, in her defence, I would say that Lupita has earned her stripes in order to get into to the golden doors of Hollywood.

Despite being born with a silver spoon, this mega actress has the ability to make impact with her skills and talents. Besides, there are numerous people born of wealth and are of star quality, who have not been fortunate enough to live out their Hollywood dreams. Perhaps they were not driven enough to achieve their aspirations, and by that have their wish fulfilment or maybe they were not purposed to walk this Hollywood path, who knows? Speaking of which, I do believe that Lupita was meant to be an actress, an entertainer, and Hollywood her turf.

Being of African descent is another likely determinant, which has made the beautiful Lupita a mainstay on the silver screen. Diversity is a major game changer in Hollywood today, whereby foreign actors are high on demand and consequently make for a box office hit. We may conclude that with this diversity factor, luck is on Lupita’s side but in Hollywood, you need more than luck in order to stay relevant and busy working. Therefore, the question is not so much about one’s race or nationality, rather it is about one’s ability to deliver on a film project. Afterall, show business is all about making money, and for this reason, if production companies are able to profit off your exotic looks, then this translates as more money for them, and equally more power to you.

The ability to showcase a star-studded performance, is yet another element that has made Lupita Nyong’o a household name. The valid question is, as an actor or actress, are you able to; entertain and captivate the audience, to influence and make memorable impact; pull in the cheese, and leave a legacy? If you made it to the Oscars, and even received a golden statue for a reward, chances are that your performance was deemed to be starlet, and thus worthy of honour. I do believe that Lupita is a masterful artist that combines talent, experience, emotions, as well as craft in order to bring forth a starling performance.

To conclude, there is no limit to Lupita’s master craft. She has proven to the world many times that she has what it takes to be great performer, despite her age, race, nationality, or creed. As a result, her name will remain in the sands of time, as one of the most celebrated African women to have left an imprint in entertainment history.

Here is to you Lupita Amondi Nyong’o; as you progress in your power, let life be your teacher, let time be your healer, and let God be your centre.