Nairobi-raised actress Lupita Nyong’o has become the focus of a global debate after landing the role of Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, a film produced with a $250 million budget.
Lupita Nyong’o, daughter of Kisumu Governor and Kenyan academic Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, has faced criticism from American conservatives and billionaire Elon Musk over her latest role as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey.
The story, a cornerstone of ancient Greek literature, follows Helen, whose legendary beauty is said to have "launched a thousand ships" and sparked the Trojan War.
For Lupita, the role is more than just another Hollywood milestone. It marks a journey from Kenya to Hollywood and highlights the growing presence of African talent in some of the world’s most high-profile film productions.
Nyong’o’s Role and Industry Response
