Black Panther stars say film changed perceptions of Africa
For cast members of Wakanda Forever, the Marvel blockbuster had a positive impact on perceptions of the continent.
Sat Nov 05 2022
'Black Panther' sequel stars on late Chadwick Boseman: 'We made him proud'
Lupita Nyongo said it was breath of relief as director Ryan Coogler incorporated the loss into the story.
Fri Oct 28 2022
'Black Panther' cast remember Boseman ahead of 'Wakanda Forever'
Boseman, who played the title character in the 2018 film, died of cancer at age 43 two years after the movie's release.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong'o join 'Black Panther'
Marvel's 2018 "Black Panther" movie fleshed out an exciting principal cast at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con, with "The Walking Dead" lead Danai Gurira newly installed.
Mon Jul 25 2016
Lupita Nyong'o joins fight to save Africa's elephants
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o has returned home to Kenya to spearhead a new campaign to stop the record slaughter of elephants for their valuable ivory.
Tue Jun 30 2015
Lupita Nyong'o's stolen pearl gown retrieved by police
The Calvin Klein dress was taken from the London Hotel in West Hollywood while Nyong'o was out of the room.
Sat Feb 28 2015
Oscar winner Nyong'o named MTV Africa 2014 personality
Oscar-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o won the personality of the year award at the 2014 MTV African Music Awards.
Sun Jun 08 2014
Lupita Nyong'o joins Brad Pitt for 'Americanah'
The actress will headline and co-produce an adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel, the Hollywood Reporter indicates.
Sat Jun 07 2014
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o joins 'Star Wars' cast
Her casting was confirmed on the new movie's official website.
Tue Jun 03 2014
Rachel McAdams and Lupita Nyong'o join boxing drama
The two actresses, along with Forest Whitaker, are on track to join Antoine Fuqua's "Southpaw", Deadline.com indicates.
Fri May 16 2014
Lupita Nyong'o - Most Beautiful Person 2014
Oscar-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o was named Most Beautiful person of 2014 by People magazine on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.
Thu Apr 24 2014
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o named People's Most Beautiful
Oscar-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o was named Most Beautiful person of 2014 by People magazine.
Thu Apr 24 2014
Lupita Nyong'o wins best supporting actress Oscar
The top Oscar favourite emerged victorious for her role in for '12 Years a Slave'
Mon Mar 03 2014
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024