Lupita Nyong’o’s Sister, Zawadi Nyong’o, Publicly Comes Out As LGBTQ Member

In a powerful moment of visibility, Zawadi Nyong’o, sister of Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o, has publicly revealed she is a member of the LGBTQ community. The Kenyan feminist, activist, and daughter of Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, shared the deeply personal new..

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Zawadi Nyong'o, sister of Lupita Nyong'o, has publicly come out as a member of the LGBTQ community in Kenya, sharing the news on social media with a family photo. Her announcement is seen as a significant step for LGBTQ+ visibility in a country with legal and social challenges for the community.

Zawadi Nyong'o is a feminist, activist, and daughter of Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o.
She shared a family photo with her partner and child, calling the announcement "probably the scariest thing I’ve ever done."
Her brother, Peter Nyong'o Jr., publicly expressed support by commenting, “My family.”