‘Mommy! We made it!’: Lupita Nyong'o celebrates podcast milestone in Times Square
Iconic Time Square billboard honour Lupita Nyong’o’s poadcast achievement. Picture: Instagram
The entertainment world has been buzzing with excitement as Lupita Nyong'o, the multi award winning actress, model, and author, recently achieved a remarkable milestone in her career.
Nyong’o's new podcast, "Mind Your Own" made its debut last week with the premiere episode titled "The Shadow Side".
This remarkable achievement was celebrated with a larger-than-life billboard at the iconic Times Square, New York.
Nyong’o took to her Instagram page to share a snippet video, her emotions were visible.
“When your dream becomes a reality in TIMES SQUARE! Thank you @amazonmusic for this major,” she wrote.
Standing across the street from the billboard, she expressed her disbelief and gratitude.
"I don't think I would have ever imagined this. Having a billboard in Times Square with a project that I dreamed up," said the model.
The moment was clearly overwhelming for Nyong’o as her joy and laughter turned into tears of pride.
“Mommy! We made it!” she tearfully said.
The actress had worked on the podcast for five years. Episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Spotify. She promises to offer listeners a glimpse into Nyong’o’s world and other African people who are also navigating more than one world.
Furthermore, Nyongo’s heartfelt expression of gratitude touched a number of her fans and even caught the attention of celebrities like Michael B Jordan, Bontle Modiselle, who were quick to offer their congratulations.
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