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UK fashion magazine under fire for photoshopping Lupita Nyong’o hair on the cover of its November issue

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Lupita Nyong’o says UK magazine is promoting prejudice against black women’s complexion, hair style and texture. This after the Kenyan actress was photoshopped on the cover of Grazia magazine.

Lupita graced the cover of the British fashion publication’s November 2017 issue. The photo used on the cover shows the Hollywood actress has a shaved head.

They photoshopped Lupita’s hair

Currently the 34 year old Kenyan actress has not shaved her hair. Grazia magazine retouched and edited out Lupita’s natural hairstyle and made her appear with a shaved head.

The British magazine photoshopped Lupita’s hair without informing her. She wakes up and finds her photo on the cover of Grazia magazine had been edited to fit their notion of what beautiful hair looks like.

The photo on the left shows how Lupita Looks on the cover of Grazia magazine while the photos on the right depict her real natural look.

Lupita reacts

The Oscar winning movie actress calls out the magazine for editing her hair to look more Eurocentric. Lupita says Grazia magazine is promoting prejudice against black women’s complexion, hair style and texture.

The actress further states that she has embrace my natural heritage and that she feels betrayed by Grazia’s decision to alter her look on the cover of its November issue.

“As I have made clear so often in the past with every fiber of my being, I embrace my natural heritage and despite having grown up thinking light skin and straight, silky hair were the standards of beauty, I now know that my dark skin and kinky, coily hair are beautiful too.

“Being featured on the cover of a magazine fulfills me as it is an opportunity to show other dark, kinky-haired people, and particularly our children, that they are beautiful just the way they are. I am disappointed that @graziauk invited me to be on their cover and then edited out and smoothed my hair to fit their notion of what beautiful hair looks like.

“Had I been consulted, I would have explained that I cannot support or condone the omission of what is my native heritage with the intention that they appreciate that there is still a very long way to go to combat the unconscious prejudice against black women’s complexion, hair style and texture. #dtmh” wrote Lupita.

 

Anyang’ Nyong’o set to put up Lupita-themed theatre and arts centre in Kisumu (Photos)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Lupita Nyong’o is the most successful Kenyan actress in Hollywood. Her success has inspired many thespians in Kenya who dream of emulating her feat.

Most successful thespians in the country started out at the Kenya National Theatre. This will however change if the project by Kisumu governor Anyang’ Nyong’o sees the light of the day.

Kisumu county government is planning to build a state-of-the-art theatre and arts centre. The mega project aims at tapping into raw talents and encourage creativity of young people.

Nyong’o having seen her daughter became a global star through talent wants to empower his constituents. The county government says funding for the project has been secured but some processes are yet to be completed.

Artistic impression

Below are artistic impression of the mega project:

Lupita Nyongo’s 10-point message after her father was sworn in as Kisumu governor

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Anyang Nyong’o took oath of office on Monday August 21st at ceremony that was held at Jomo Kenyatta Sport Ground in Kisumu CBD.

Nyong’o floored former governor Jack Ranguma to win Kisumu governor seat with 266,850 votes (62.95%) against Ranguma’s 152,783 votes (36.04%).

Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o, who stayed mum during electioneering period, has finally spoken to congratulate her father on his inauguration day.

Lupita with her father

Below is Lupita’s 10-point message:

Today is the day my father gets sworn in as the Governor of Kisumu County in Kenya. I thank all those who voted for him and wish him the very best as he embarks on this new journey of socio-political representation.

To celebrate this day from afar, I reflect on the 10 Things My Daddy Told Me When I Was A Kid That Gave Me Confidence:

1.You are smart: I took this to mean both that I was dressed well (We Kenyans say “smart” for “well-dressed”), but also that I was intelligent. It always made me feel special and valuable.

2.It will be OK: He said this whenever I was sad with the little burdens of my childhood (a fight with my friends, a broken doll, a lost favorite piece of clothing). He also said this when I was concerned with the big burdens of his adulthood (detention without trial, house arrests, caught in tear gas during violent riots). Daddy said this to me as he held me close and I always felt a sense of comfort and security from him.

3.You can do anything: Daddy never EVER made me feel limited by my sex.

4.Do whatever you want to do; just do it to excellence: Dreaming out loud was something he encouraged.

5.Knowledge is power: He ALWAYS reads and he is a walking example of how the power of an education never comes to an end.

Lupita Nyong’o with her mom and dad when she won Oscar Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2014

6.Show me: My Daddy loves to learn from his children. He is not afraid to admit what he does not know.

7.Consider the other side: there is always two sides to a coin. Being able to identify the other side of an argument makes yours stronger. It also makes you more empathetic.

8.You must stand up for what you believe in: This is a fundamental lesson from my father. He lives by it. It is why he serves: To literally make the world a better place.

9.Very Good! ‘A’ Minus: This was his way of saying that I did well, but also jokingly reminding me that there is always room for improvement.

10.Daddy loves baby: He has said this to me all my life. A reminder that he loves me, yes, but also that I will always be his little girl.

Daddy, congratulations! Baby loves Daddy!

Lupita Nyongo stars in new Jay Z song ‘MaNyfaCedGod’ (Video)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Kenyan actress Lupita Nyongo made debut as a video vixen in new Jay Z song dubbed ‘MaNyfaCedGod’ which he featured James Blake.

The new song was released a week ago on Jay Z’s subscription-based music streaming site – TIDAL but was only uploaded on YouTube a day ago.

The video features solo appearances by Lupita Nyongo and Mahershala Ali (an American actor and rapper.) Jay Z and James Blake do not appear in the video, only their voices are used.

Watch the video below:

“She’s only cute when lights are off” ex NBA player Gilbert Arenas attacks Lupita Nyongo for flaunting dark skin in Mexico (Photos)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Retired National Basketball Association (NBA) player Gilbert Arenas stir up plenty of bile when he launched scathing attack on Hollywood actress Lupita Nyongo.

Gilbert can’t stand dark skin ladies, he singled out Lupita Nyongo in his recent rant on Instagram. The Oscar-winning actress recently caused a stir when she was seen in a bikini while on holiday in her country of birth – Mexico.

Lupita Nyongo holidaying in Mexico

While the world was mesmerized with Lupita’s show of skin, Gilbert Arenas took issues with the Hollywood actress flaunting her dark skin.

Gilbert Arenas

The retired NBA player went HAM on Lupita with Instagram trolls, attempts to educate him about colorism and internalized racism in the comments section fell on death ears.

Lanes! ‘Sema Ngwe’ hit maker Fena Gitu receives special message from Hollywood actress, Lupita Nyong’o

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

When other artists are busy singing about topics that cannot help the society, the likes of Fena Gitu have mastered the art of coming up with lyrics that most people can relate with.

The lady recently graced the Buzz Magazine where she talked about a special message she received from Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o.

According to Fena Gitu, the actress is a big fan of her latest song ‘She Doing her Thing Tho’ which basically appreciates women in the society. The lyrics are also not basic but very inspirational and for this reason they caught the attention of the Oscar winner who later on sent a message to Fena.

Though Fena did not reveal the contents of the message, she told Buzz the following;

“I was happy when I received a special message from Lupita Nyong’o after she heard my song. She sent someone to deliver the message and I hope one day I will meet her. I also mentioned Victoria Rubadiri in the second verse and I just like the way she presents herself. She is very classy, simple in a nice way and she seems like such a nice person. It was a good addition. The two Kimani’s who I also mentioned in the song (Edith and Victoria) are doing their thing and they were very supportive when they heard the song.”

We can’t argue that Fena Gitu will go far if she continues dropping songs that carry positive messages!

 

2017 Met Gala in pictures: Lupita Nyongo fails to impress in fashion’s biggest night while Rihanna rocks a crazy dress (Photos)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Hollywood stars, models, designers, and musician stormed the red carpet for the annual Met Gala which was held at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City on Monday night.

Lupita slayed the red carpet in 2016 Met Gala when she rocked jade sequin dress with velvet straps and matched it with Jimmy Choo shoes and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Also read: Lupita Nyong’o Raises Eyebrows with Her Flamboyant Hair at the Met Gala, But Madonna’s Bare Butt-Cheeks Steal the Show

Come 2017, Lupita failed to impress as she wore a pink dress that looked ‘normal’. Rihanna on the other hand settled for a crazy dress that made her look like a hybrid peacock.

 

Below are photos of other celebrities who showed up at Met Gala 2017:

Halle Berry
Nicki Minaj and Halle Berry
Diddy and Cassie
Serena Williams and her fiancé Alexis Ohanian
The Weeknd and his girlfriend Selena Gomez
Janelle Monáe
Pharrell and his wife
Mary J Blige
Jennifer Lopez and A-Rod
Kim Kardashian

Lupita Nyongo and Rihanna agree to make a movie together from ideas concocted on Twitter

Posted on by Martin Oduor

A ‘crazy’ idea by Twitter users could result in a thrilling movie starring Kenyan actress Lupita Nyongo and RnB singer Robyn Rihanna.

Twitter user @blaquepink tweeted a picture of Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o sitting side-by-side at a 2014 Miu Miu fashion show and commented how the duo looked like a Hollywood action movie waiting to happen.

Another Twitter user @1800SADGAL seconded the idea, she even wrote a brief script for the movie highlighting the roles Lupita and Rihanna would play.

The Oscar-winning actress was impressed by the idea so was Rihanna, they both expressed alacrity to work together for the new movie.

Jack Ranguma’s daughter hits out at Lupita Nyong’o after her open letter endorsing her father..here are some of the mean things she said

Posted on by Irari Ngugi

In an open letter which was aired in a 3 part series across Facebook, Lupita Nyong’o poured her heart out and urged Kisumu residents to vote for her father, Anyang Nyong’0.

And why? because he was an outstanding man with an impeccable track record to show for.

Now before we could internalize the whole letter, Jack Ranguma’s daughter Tanya who is also based in the States has responded and not in the nicest of ways.

Just like the way her father is engaged in a bitter feud with Anyang Nyong’o, she’s on the verge of getting into one with Lupita Nyong’o after calling her out on what she termed as utter bullshit; literally.

“Based on her statements, Lupita should really be a Ranguma supporter, because the developments she has witnessed in Kisumu over the last few years are actually things that my father has done without any help from Anyang Nyong’o. “ Tanya said as first reported by Nairobi News.

And she didn’t end it there, Nooo…she continued.

“He(Prof Nyong’o also represented Seme in parliament for 20 years and his development record according to CDF records was pathetic” She ended it.

Let the games begin *sits at the corner and sips tea*