Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o discusses reclaiming her Kenyan accent in her "Mind Your Own" podcast.
In her new podcast "Mind Your Own," Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o discusses her journey to reclaim her Kenyan accent after years of adopting an American one to succeed in Hollywood. Raised in Nairobi, Kenya, and born in Mexico, Nyong'o felt pressured to mask her accent but decided to embrace her roots before promoting "12 Years a Slave." Supported by her mother, she emphasizes that an accent reflects one's life experiences and aims to diversify her acting roles.
September 19, 2024
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