12 Years A Slave' Archives - Nigerian Entertainment Today

Cute couple moments of Lupita Nyong’o and her Nigerian lover

Mobolaji, who has a daughter from a previous relationship, is a fashion editor at GQ Style, while Lupita has remained Africa’s biggest star in Hollywood since she won Oscars’s Best Actress in 2013 for her role in 12 Years a Slave.

Meet the Nigerian guy that stole Lupita Nyong’o’s heart

Mobolaji has stolen the heart of Africa’s biggest actress in Hollywood, leaving other guys heartbroken.

News

Chiwetel Ejiofor awarded a CBE for services to drama by the Duke of Cambridge

He was awarded an OBE in 2008, and Chiwetel Ejiofor can now add CBE to his list of accolades.

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Lupita Nyong'o's brother lands first movie role

Peter has signed on for a supporting role in designer-turned-director Tom Ford's upcoming film, Nocturnal Animals, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Amy Adams.

Hollywood

Chiwetel Ejiofor wants to name daughter ‘Obianuju’

Chiwetel Ejiofor recently disclosed that he would love to name a future daughter ‘Obianuju’, because it’s a beautiful name to call a child.

Blazing Hot! Lupita Nyong’o slays on the cover of Vogue October issue

Kenyan actress, Lupita Nyong’o has landed her second Vogue magazine cover.

Fashion

How Lupita Nyongo’o rocked Nigerian designer’s outfits at Kenyan homecoming

Lupita Nyongo’o is the latest to wear two classic hand-painted and hand-dyed pieces by the designer and champion of Adire – the traditional Yoruba art of dyeing cloth with natural indigo.

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Home coming! Lupita Nyong’o going to Kenya first time since winning Oscar

Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is due in Kenya in next week as part of a homecoming tour along with activities aimed at uplifting the Kenyan arts community as well as raising awareness on conservation efforts in the country.

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Chiwetel Ejiofor's struggling to understand fame

The 37-year old actor, who's best known for his starring role in the Steve McQueen-directed 12 Years a Slave, says he's conscious that his profile has risen markedly since appearing in the acclaimed film but still struggles to put his new-found status in context.

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How Lupita Nyong'o got stolen $150k Oscars dress back

The $15,000 Calvin Klein gown, which was custom made for the '12 Years A Slave' star, is believed to have been recovered abandoned in a bathroom at The London Hotel in West Hollywood where Lupita was staying.

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Cute couple moments of Lupita Nyong’o and her Nigerian lover

Meet the Nigerian guy that stole Lupita Nyong’o’s heart

Chiwetel Ejiofor awarded a CBE for services to drama by the Duke of Cambridge

Lupita Nyong'o's brother lands first movie role

Chiwetel Ejiofor wants to name daughter ‘Obianuju’

Blazing Hot! Lupita Nyong’o slays on the cover of Vogue October issue

How Lupita Nyongo’o rocked Nigerian designer’s outfits at Kenyan homecoming

Home coming! Lupita Nyong’o going to Kenya first time since winning Oscar

Chiwetel Ejiofor's struggling to understand fame

How Lupita Nyong'o got stolen $150k Oscars dress back

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West denied entry to UK

DJ Tunez and Burna Boy allegedly clash at Obi’s house

Ghana Music Awards: 4 Nigerian songs nominated for “African Song of the Year”

Celine Dion announces comeback shows amid battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Wura S4, Dividends, and other shows to stream this long holiday

AMVCA 2026: Nominees with back-to-back nominations in 2025 and 2026

From Lagos to Cairo to Kinshasa — AMVCA expands continental reach with inclusion of 2 new categories

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

Full List: Sinners, Michael B. Jordan shine as Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history at 2026 Oscars

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