Lupita Nyong'o: From Shuga star to Oscar winner

Lupita Nyong’o is the name on everyone’s lips today, and rightly so.

The Mexican born – Kenyan raised star, has captured all of the world’s hearts for her portrayal of ‘Patsey’, in 12 Years a Slave. 

She is now one of the most recognised women across the globe, winning award after award. Shuga fans fell in love with in her from her first role as Ayira in Shuga series 1. She played a confident, fierce, beautiful woman who faced the dilemma of sleeping her way to the top or struggle as a waitress.

Her next role sees her star alongside Liam Neeson in the film Non Stop, in which Lupita plays an air hostess in the action thriller set on a plane journey from London to New York. There is really no stopping Lupita now, she is on a roll and long may it continue.

Check out her Oscar acceptance speech below!

Lupita Nyong’o Acceptance Speech – Oscars 2014 by IdolxMuzic