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 Hot Shots: Max Model Lebo Looking Good In Stefania Morland: Pics by Marius Strydom ‘Earth Matters, Fashion Matters’ Showcases Eco-Friendly African Design 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 TOP EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS 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 #BeautyOfTheWeek: Proud Jamaican Influencer Anthena, Scoops Our BOTW of the Week With Her... Fashion Week Organizers from Across Africa Assemble in Ethiopia to Forge A Cohesive... Leading Ghanaian Menswear Brand ‘Kustom Looks’ Takes Over ‘All Africa Games 2023’ With... #OOTD: Berla Mundi Serves Haute Couture As She Shakes The Net With A... VIDEO: Arisar (Barbados) @ Accra Fashion Week 2023 VIDEO: Wig Wearing Black Mom Hospitalized With Horrific Skin Reaction & Illness After... A Detailed Insight Into Ethiopia’s TechStitched Fashion Program & The Participating Fashion Weeks... Cornrows With Cowry Shells: A Red Carpet Show Stopper & A Modern Twist... PICS: To Much Glamour; Check Out Bonang Matheba, Swanky & More At The... AFI Reschedules Cape Town Fashion Week For 2024