By: Sophie Opondo
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Lupita’s first song released.
Lupita Nyong’o did not go to Hollywood to play. Since her arrival, the dark-skinned, multitalented artist has soared to heights and proved she deserves to fly with the eagles.
The Kenyan actress wears many hats. While still riding high on her first book Sulwe which is already a New York Best Seller, the actress cum author, and now, cum singer has released a song. The song is based on the children’s book meant to remind coloured girls that there is value and purpose inside of them.
Lupita’s year…
This has been a terrific year for the Oscar award winning actress: from starring roles on big budget films, being named among the most formidable people globally in 2019, being awarded alongside her mother for their campaign against cancer, being interviewed by Oprah Winfrey to writing a New York Best seller book (Amazon named Sulwe the best children’s book for 2019). Now, venturing into music, Ms. Nyong’o seems to have bagged it all.
Lupita is living by her famous three worded statement: dreams are valid. If you can dream it, you can achieve it.
Her post...
SECRET'S OUT: I wrote a song!! It is an ode to #Sulwe and a little melody to keep in your heart any time you need a reminder that the key to unlocking your purpose and value in this life is inside you (yes, you!). ?
Link in bio to watch the video! And search "Sulwe's Song" or "Lupita Nyong'o" on Spotify and Amazon Music to hear it.
Endless gratitude to my song co-writers @Knaanstagram and #SteveMcewen! ???? Video by @MPeach.
Trailblazer...
Lupita is in competition with herself and defying her own odds daily. Her hunger for her craft is insatiable, pushing the limit a little more with each sunrise. While the year is coming to a close, the game changer is just getting started. The vivacious actress is using her art to impact souls and inspire others to walk and live in their purpose.
Congratulations is not gratitude enough to appreciate the lives the 36 year old is impacting worldwide.