Lupita Nyong'o Had a "Coming to America" Themed Birthday Party and the Pictures are Everything

The 'Queen of Katwe' actress was joined by friends and 'Black Panther' co-stars as she celebrated her 34th birthday.

Lupita Nyong'o Had a "Coming to America" Themed Birthday Party and the Pictures are Everything

Lupita Nyong'oturned 34 last Wednesday (March 1), and she threw a Coming to America themed birthday party over the weekend to celebrate.


The Queen of Katwe actress slayed in her "Princess of Zamnuda" get-up and was joined by equally fabulous friends, and Black Panther co-stars, Chadwick Boseman and  Danai Gurira, who dressed as Imani Izzi (Eddie Murphy's arranged wife from the famous wedding scene).

"Souls were glowing," and it looked like an amazing time, to say the least. Check out the pics below.

Queen-To-Be & The Lady-In-Waiting. #WakandansInZamunda @danaigurira

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#WakandansInZamunda birthday partay! Fet. @chadwickboseman as Rev. Brown

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Besties.

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