This archive report was first published on 24 October 2019.
Published on October 24, 2019, Lupita Nyong'o, the Oscar-winning actress, has made it clear that she has no intention of following in her father's footsteps into politics.
Her father, Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, has been a prominent figure in Kenyan politics for many years. However, Lupita has stated that she is not interested in pursuing a career in politics, saying 'one politician per family is good enough! Knock on wood, please never.'
Despite this, Lupita has been involved in various projects that highlight the importance of African history and culture. She recently appeared in the documentary 'Warrior Woman,' which featured her work on the Agoji 'amazons' of Benin. The Agoji were a group of warrior women who defied societal norms in the 17th to 19th centuries.
Lupita has also written a children's book titled Sulwe, which was released this month. In the book, she explores themes of identity and self-acceptance, which are closely tied to her own experiences with colourism.
Colourism, a form of racism that favours lighter skin tones, is a pervasive issue in many African societies. Lupita has spoken out about her own experiences with colourism, saying that she felt uncomfortable with her skin colour because she felt like the world around her awarded lighter skin.
