Lupita Nyong’o & HOAYS’ “Ugwu” John Boyega to feature in Star Wars VII

Major casting for Lupita Nyong’o.

Just days after it was announced that she got the film rights for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “Americanah,” it is now revealed that the Kenyan actress has bagged a huge role.

She will feature alongside Ugwu of Half of a Yellow Sun, John Boyega, in the anticipated Star Wars: Episode VII.

Congrats to Lupita and John!