Cinema Nights Profiles Edition 1 | African Month Special 1. Lupita Nyong’o Actor | Producer | Storyteller Born in Mexico to Kenyan parents and raised in Nairobi, Lupita Nyong’o brought African resilience to the global stage with her Oscar-winning role as Patsey in 12 Years a Slave, 2013. Her portrayal captured the raw endurance and dignity of enslaved Africans — a story rooted in our continent’s history, even as it unfolded abroad. For African Month, Lupita reminds us why reclaiming and telling our stories matters. Why she matters: She opened doors for African talent in Hollywood while staying deeply connected to her Kenyan roots. Watch: 12 Years a Slave, Black Panther, Us 2. Idris Elba Actor | Director | Musician British-Sierra Leonean Idris Elba stepped into the shoes of Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, 2013, delivering a performance that honored Madiba’s patience, strength, and vision for a united South Africa. Elba consistently uses his platform to spotlight African and diaspora stories, from Beasts of No Nation to producing African music and film projects. Why he matters: He embodies the global African voice — bridging continents through craft and advocacy. Watch: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Beasts of No Nation, Luther Join us this Friday on Cinema Nights as we dive deeper into their work and what it means for African storytelling today. Find more behind the scenes of the stars on http://Glotv.home.vimeo #CinemaNightsProfiles #AfricanMonth #AfricanStorytelling

*Meet Adelaide Segan Ganyani – The Storyteller Building Beyond Borders* Writer, poet, and filmmaker. Adelaide moves between literature and film with one clear purpose: to make sure women’s voices are heard everywhere decisions are made. She describes herself as “someone becoming” – learning, listening, and creating work that carries both impact and meaning. From early stories that earned recognition in school, to films showcased across countries, she’s turned curiosity into a career that matters. Now she’s building *Segan Global Media* to share African stories that connect with the world in a real, honest way. Her message to every woman still finding her way: _“Never stop dreaming. Do the things that aren’t expected of you. Dare, because you never know where it might take you.”_ *“Women’s voices belong everywhere and I choose to create work that reflects that.”* Read her full story in She Writers Magazine Issue 6: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzAQOqEE5kiGBfQev8sb-3vgf1ApfzhI/view?usp=drivesdk #SheWritersMagazine #Issue6 #SheDeservesTheWorld #AfricanMonth

SHE WRITERS MAGAZINE ISSUE 6 In This Issue, You’ll Find: 1. The Cover Story Adelaide shares her journey from literature to film, building Segan Global Media to tell African stories that connect with the world. Her message: never stop dreaming, and dare to do what isn’t expected of you. 2. Stories of Becoming Other women sharing what it looks like to take up space unapologetically — in business, in creativity, in life. 3. A Big Announcement There’s something new happening with She Writers Magazine. Flip to the inside to see what’s next. 4. Dream Big, Step Forward From the woman holding her award, to the one climbing the stairs — this issue is about action, growth, and showing up for yourself. _Get the full issue here:_ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzAQOqEE5kiGBfQev8sb-3vgf1ApfzhI/view?usp=drivesdk #SheWritersMagazine #Issue6 #SheDeservesTheWorld #AfricanMonth