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Lupita Nyong’o Confirms Ryan Coogler 'Reshaped' Black Panther 2 to Be 'Respectful' of Chadwick Boseman
Black Panther 2 will soon begin production in Atlanta, and director Ryan Coogler recently made headlines when he penned an op-ed explaining exactly why he wasn’t boycotting the state of Georgia after the passing of voter suppression bill SB202. Of course, many fans are likely curious about the cast and crew as they film a…
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Sulwe: Netflix and Lupita Nyong’o Team Up for New Animated Musical Based on Her Bestselling Children’s Book
On Thursday, Netflix announced a brand new project from Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o based on her popular debut children’s book, Sulwe. Per a press release sent to The Root, the Black Panther star will produce an animated musical special based on the book in collaboration with Netflix, giving more audiences and children a chance to…
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#AskLupita: Last Night, Lupita Nyong'o Talked Us, Colorism and Sulwe With Twitter
Lupita Nyong’o made a name for herself by not using her remarkable acting talent, but by helping to shift the Hollywood beauty paradigm, as she conquered countless red carpets with her dark skin, natural hair, and daring style. And on Oct. 15, after three years of work, Nyong’o published Sulwe, a children’s book aimed at…
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She's a Star: Lupita Nyong'o Debuts the Cover of Her 1st Children's Book, Sulwe
She plays a terrifying pair of maternal figures in Us, but Lupita Nyong’o’s next role is made for kids. After announcing last year that she’d be penning a children’s book named Sulwe, which deals with the issue of colorism, on Monday, Nyong’o gave a first look at the book’s cover, illustrated by Vashti Harrison and…
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Lupita Nyong’o Hopes to Inspire Dark-Skinned Girls Through Children’s Book Set to Come Out in 2019
Lupita Nyong’o is adding another title to her résumé as she works on writing a children’s book that will address the issue of colorism and the discrimination that those with darker skin often face. The book is titled Sulwe, which means “star” in Luo, Nyong’o’s native language. According to the New York Times, the picture…