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Being Lupita’s father: Anyang’ Nyongo shares daughter’s journey to stardom and how her achievements have come as surprise to him

Lupita poses with her parentsDorothy Peter Anyang' Nyong'o
backstage during the 2014 Oscars

(Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Being Lupita’s father: Anyang’ Nyongo shares about daughter’s journey to stardom, how he inspired her and how her achievements have come as surprise to him

“I want to thank my family for your training and the Yale School of drama as well for training. When I look down at this statue, may it remind me and  every little child, that no matter where you come from, your dreams are valid”

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