Lupita Nyong’o yesterday became the first Kenyan to get nominated for an Oscar. She got nominated for the best supporting actress, alongside American Hustle’s Jennifer Lawrence, who won the Golden Globe.
Yesterday, First lady Margaret Kenyatta took to Twitter to congratulate Lupita.She said that her nomination is a great inspiration to young girls. Here was her message.
Congratulations to Lupita Nyong’o for her nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for 12 Years a Slave in the 86th Academy Awards!
— The First Lady Kenya (@FirstLadyKenya) January 16, 2014
Her nomination for this award is a great inspiration to young girls who desire to pursue an acting career & paves the way for their dreams.
— The First Lady Kenya (@FirstLadyKenya) January 16, 2014
