Center, Lupita Nyong'o, Rihanna Photo/nation.co.ke
Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has caused a storm on social media after her picture with pop queen Rihanna surfaced. There are speculations that the two could star in a film in the near future. The photo was shared by her fans and those of Rihanna with a super comment: “Rihanna looks like she scams rich white men and Lupita is the computer smart best friend that helps plan the scams”.The American singer has tweeted saying that she likes the idea which was seconded by Kenyan role model in acting, Lupita Nyong’o. The post has attracted numerous likes with thousands of suggestions on how this can be achieved.Top filmmakers have also liked the idea. Celebrated director and screenwriter Ava DuVernay and Issa Rae has confirmed that there are plans to make the tweet a reality. It could soon be on the big screen.
The two superstars have starred in several films separately. Some of the big titles include 12 Year a Slave, Bates Motel, Ocean’s Eight and upcoming roles in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Panther among others.