‘Queen of Katwe’ Phiona Mutesi playing a chess game   Photo: chimpreports.com

Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o was spotted in Uganda working on her latest film, The Queen of Katwe.

Lupita is set to take the lead role in the movie by award-winning director Mira Nair. The movie tells the story of Phiona Mutesi, who grew up in the slums of Katwe, but went on to have a successful chess career.

According to New Vision Uganda, the award-winning actress was seen at the popular Sound Cup Café, owned by musician Maurice Kirya.