[Pics] Lupita Nyong’o’s Stunning Vogue Cover Editorial Was Shot in Her Native Kenyan Village

If you do nothing else today, read Lupita Nyong’o’s incredible cover story on Vogue.com. The stunning 33-year-old actress covers the magazine’s October issue and, in the accompanying feature, discusses her journey from precocious Kenyan schoolgirl to Academy Award-winning actress. Along the way Nyong’o has had to navigate colorism and backlash from traditional Hollywood and, eventually, create her own lane which includes starring in blockbusters (Star Wars, The Jungle Book), Broadway (Eclipsed) and films that present a fresh view of Africa (Queen of Katwe, Americanah, both upcoming.)

Nyongo’s photo editorial is shot in the stunning beauty of her native Kenya, and includes members of her family, including her 96-year-old grandmother, her mother and her father.

Lupita at home with her father, Senator Peter Anyang Nyong’o (far left), who represents the county of Kisumu and her mother Dorothy Nyong’o (far right), the managing director of the Africa Cancer Foundation.

Lupita with her Queen of Katwe co-stars Martin Kabanza (far left) and Madina Nalwanga (far right). Lupita plays Harriet whose daughter Phiona becomes a chess prodigy.

Lupita with her paternal grandmother, Dorca, age 96, who built a dormitory for orphaned and disadvantaged schoolgirls.

Lupita with fellow Luo women in western Kenya.

Absolutely lovely!