What’s In An Accent with Lupita Nyong’o
Summary
Trevor Noah interviews Lupita Nyong’o about her new podcast, *Mind Your Story*, and her journey navigating identity as a Kenyan-Mexican actress in Hollywood. They discuss the emotional struggle of changing her accent for drama school, the nuances of code-switching across languages, and the importance of sharing vulnerable African stories to challenge stereotypes. The conversation highlights how Nyong’o’s upbringing fostered a global curiosity that helped her break barriers in the entertainment industry.
Topics discussed
EPCLIS prescription medicine advertisement
Intro: Church memories and Linkin Park
Who are the best Africans? National stereotypes
Origin story of the Mind Your Own podcast
Code-switching, accents, and identity
Lupita's journey with accents and drama school
Language, personality, and cultural nuances
Acting preparation and community support
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Sharing vulnerable African stories publicly
Breastfeeding, privacy, and African identity
Starbucks ad and the ritual of coffee
Data vs. intuition and Lupita's confidence
Auditioning for 12 Years a Slave and family support
Navigating race in America vs. Kenya
Belonging, borders, and future of African stories
Outro and credits
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