LUPITA N'YONGO- ANOTHER STAR IS BORN
In the spirit of black felicitation, I am happy to celebrate
Kenya's child, Lupita N'yongo, whose sterling performance in the movie '12
Years A Slave' earned her an Oscar award
for Best Supporting Actress in this year's edition held some time ago. It is a
rare recognition for a first time actress and a prime example of excellence for
upcoming actresses of colors and shades.
Not having seen the movie yet I cannot speak frankly about
her performance in it. But in the trailer of the movie I saw where she was
strapped to a pole to be flogged at the insistence of her owner's wife, who
also doubled as her contender for the owner's bed; I knew she'd shine in the
movie like a Vega. It's ever a feat to simulate the burden of being a slave
woman in the dark ages of America's racial past so for her to have role played
a slave so perfectly is worthy of honor and recognition. I congratulate and
celebrate her.
12 Years A Slave is a flick developed from the memoir of a
man who was unfortunate to experience the darkness of slavery after being born
free in America. Produced by Brad Pitt who also starred in it and featuring
Chiwete Ejiofor , the Nigerian-British actor who put up an amazing performance,
it is a movie for every one desirous of knowing about the black story in
America. My amazon for this post, Lupita N'yongo supported Chiwete and others
to make this movie a blockbuster and for this deserves our gratitude and
celebration. Like she said at the awards "No matter where you are from,
your dreams are valid".
Wishing her many years to shine and more laurels to earn.
Aluta continua,
Wale Owoeye Esq.
PS: To the readers of my friends I am happy to announce to
you that my book titled MANDELA-In Memoriam is available for downloads on
amazon.com and all online book stores. Get a copy to celebrate Madiba in his
eternal repose…
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