Why Lupita will remain the queen of Hollywood

While Kenyans, and indeed the rest of the world, are celebrating Lupita Ngong’os meteoric rise to international fame; some ill meaning souls are predicting doom for the Oscar award winning actress.  Lupita, who played Patsey in 12 years a slave, has won accolade after accolade for her performance in the historical film.

Lupita, who has become the poster child for natural beauty, has been touted as a game changer in the fashion industry. She has worn garments by the leading international designers making a splash on the carpet time after time. For many African Americans and people of colour worldwide, her dark skin is confirmation that beauty comes on any shade.