Lupita Nyong'o Pens heartwarming Tribute to Kenya on Jamhuri Day: "Love Letter to Nairobi"
- Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyong'o has dedicated a beautiful message to Kenya as they celebrate 60 years of independence
- The actress impressed netizens with her love and appreciation for her home country with most praising her for not forgetting her roots
- Lupita has family in Kenya including her mother Dorothy Nyong'o, father Anyang Nyong'o and some of her siblings who still reside in the country
Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong'o has beautifully celebrated Kenya as they mark 60 years of independence.
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The country celebrated Jamhuri Day on Tuesday, December 12, led by President William Ruto at Nairobi's Uhuru Gardens.
Lupita's Jamhuri Day Message
To mark the special day, Lupita shared a video on her social media where she acknowledged Kenya as her motherland, expressing her profound love for it.
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"I love the continent I am from. I want to share some of the wonderful things about it. What better way to start than by celebrating Kenya on #JamhuriDay with a tribute to Nairobi!" she captioned the video.
The video encapsulated Lupita's immersive experiences in the country and showcased various aspects of Kenyan culture.
It commenced with a heartfelt tribute to Nairobi.
"A love letter to Nairobi," she titled the video.
She described the things she loved most about the country from the food to the people and the scenery.
"Dear Nairobi, you start from the first moment, don't you? The smell of the Chapati dough.....the street vendors working hard to make the food that hooks me right in. And that's how it all begins...with the food. The effort and care that goes into every single morsel. Every meal is made with love by the people I love," she wrote.
Further, Lupita praised Kenyans for their unity and joy, emphasizing the warmth of family and community.
"It's the warmth of family, strength of community, and joy...so much joy! It connects us all. It gets in your bones until it all bursts out in a celebration of life, so cheers to you, Nairobi I love you," she concluded.
The entire clip was a collage of her spending time with her loved ones in different parts of the country.
It took viewers on a journey across Kenya from Nairobi's hustle and bustle to the calm countryside with lush greenery.
Lupita Nyong'o shows off impressive moves in skimpy outfit
Legit.ng earlier reported that the actress appeared to be having the time of her life just a month after breaking up with her South African boyfriend, Selema Masekela.
In October, the actress revealed the breakup through a detailed post hinting that Selema might have been dishonest with her, emphasising her resolve to confront her emotions directly.
Lupita delighted fans with her remarkable dance moves as she vibed to Janelle Monae's Lipstick Lover song.
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