Nigerian top Novelist and internationally acclaimed speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie held a reception in Lagos to host Hollywood star and Kenyan-born actress, Lupita Nyong’o.
The reception saw many big names in the Nigerian entertainment industry and political big wigs in attendance as well.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is the renowned author of several successful books such as “Half of a Yellow Sun,” “The Thing Around Your Neck,” “Americanah,” and others.
Lupita Nyong’o is a Kenyan-born actress, who has featured in several box-offices hit Hollywood movies, including “12 Years a Slave,” “Black Panther,” and many other successful movies.
Reports have it that another one of Ngozi’s works, “Americanah” is being adapted into a movie, and Lupita Nyong’o is said to star in it. Other stars rumored to feature in the upcoming adaptation of “Americanah” include Zackary Momoh, Uzo Aduba, and Corey Hawkins.
Below are photos from the star-studded reception held by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to host Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o in Lagos.
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