Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 1.4K The multi-talented Kenyan actress and author Lupita Nyong’o won a daytime Emmy Award for the episode in “Bookmarks; Celebrating Black Voices”, of which the ’12 Months A Slave’ actress finds herself reading from her children’s book ‘Sulwe’. She received the award for Outstanding Limited Performance in A Children’s Program. Sulwe (meaning star) is a book that focuses on colorism, self-love, and acceptance to help girls and boys find the inspiration to ‘walk with joy in their own skin’. It encourages young dark-skinned girls to embrace who they are. Read more about it below. VIDEO: Oprah “If You Love Beyonce’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’ You Would Love This.” See What Lupita Is Doing For Black Girls More Articles You Would Love Tobams Colors Drops Amazing Printastic Look Book For Their Chilly/Rainy 2018 Collection Alicia Keys & Swiss Beats Give Us A Taste Of Baecation Fashion Goals Lupita who just received the Emmy in person took to her social media platform to flaunt the trophie with the caption…. “Here she is! The Emmy for #Sulwe on #BookmarksNetflix arrived! 📫🎉🏆♥️📚 A huge thank you to the @NetflixFamily team, and the brilliant @IAmMarleyDias for making this show possible.” [sociallocker id=”98575″] [/sociallocker] [sociallocker] [/sociallocker] Read More Like This On Kenya Celebrity Watch UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS AFRICAS BIGGEST FASHION WEEK IS HERE!Click Here To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA emmyemmy awardlupitasulwe Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble VIDEO: Watch The Moment Two Young Chinese Boys Were Over Excited To See...