Lupita Nyong’o said she received offers to play enslaved women even after winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2014 for 12 Years a Slave. She described being pitched roles that recycled trauma and racial shorthand, including suggestions that she appear on a slave ship. Nyong’o said she had to “deafen” herself to commentators who framed her […]
Onyeka Onwenu, a Nigerian icon and multifaceted talent, left an indelible mark on the world of music, acting, human rights activism, journalism, and politics. Her passing on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and beyond. Born on January 31, 1952, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Onwenu’s impressive career spanned over […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph, the multi-talented actress and singer, has captivated audiences with her charisma and talent for decades. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on December 30, 1956, Ralph’s journey to stardom is a testament to her perseverance and passion for the arts. At the age of 16, she was crowned Miss Black Teenage New York in 1972, marking the beginning […]
