This archive report was first published on 5 January 2022.
Kenyan Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong'o Tests Positive for COVID-19 ¶
January 5, 2022, marked a significant day for Lupita Nyong'o, as she announced that she had tested positive for COVID-19. The Kenyan Oscar winner, known for her roles in films like '12 Years a Slave' and 'Black Panther', took to her social media handles to share the news, encouraging her fans to stay masked and take necessary precautions.
According to reports, Lupita was set to join her co-stars, including Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz, Diane Kruger, Fan Bingbing, and Sebastian Stan, for a round of virtual interviews promoting their upcoming espionage thriller, 'The 355'. The film, directed by Simon Kinberg, is due to premiere in theatres across Kenya on January 7th.
However, with Lupita's positive COVID-19 test, she has been forced to drop out of the press day. In a statement, she expressed her gratitude for the support of her fans and encouraged everyone to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and others from serious illness.
As fans await the premiere of 'The 355', they can still get a glimpse of the film's action-packed scenes in the trailer available on YouTube. Tickets for the film are currently on sale, and fans can look forward to an exciting espionage thriller that brings together a formidable foursome of top agents.
