'12 Years A Slave' Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong’o Will Produce And Star In ‘Americanah’

Lupita Nyong'o wowed the world with her performance in 2013's 12 Years a Slave, which led to an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, but the talented starlet has faced some tough casting obstacles according to numerous reports. Though she landed a coveted role in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII, work was limited for the young actress. Lupita this week decided to make her own role by announcing she'd produce and star in the movie adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel Americanah. Read More »