Kenyan celebrates first-ever Oscars win

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Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o,  Was hailed as a national hero on Monday for stunning Hollywood in her big-screen debut and scooping the best supporting actress Oscar for her role as an abused servant in 12 Years A Slave.
President Uhuru Kenyatta said she was the "pride of Africa," and promised to set up a Kenyan film school and a network of creative academies in the country.
Congratulation @Lupita _Nyongo on your Oscars and You are the pride of Africa .

Kenyan president, Uhuru @Kenyatta) march 3,2014 "Lupita reminds us of all that is possible for the youth of this nation when they set their hearts and minds to a great task in her own words, 'no matter where you're from your dreams are valid," Kenyatta said.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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