at the Wearable Art Gala
Actress Lupita with Jay Z and Beyoncé at the Wearable Art Gala
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Award-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has excited Kenyans after sharing photos while in the company of rapper Jay Z and his wife Beyoncé.

The Black Panther actress met the celebrity couple at the 2022 gala of Wearable Art Gala. Lupita was rocking a beautiful black dress at the red-carpet event.

At the award ceremony, Lupita had the pleasure to present the Film and TV Icon Award to Angela Bassett.

“Last night at the #WearableArtGala for @WacoTheater 💚🖤 It was an honor to present the Film & TV Icon Award to @Im.AngelaBassett, see some friends and walk down the carpet with my sister @TheLady_Fi, all while supporting WACO's artistic and youth mentorship programs — all thanks to @mstinalawson,” Lupita captioned a series of photos shared on her Instagram.

The post excited a section of her 9.5 million followers – many gushing over her with lovely comments.

at the 2022 Wearable Art Gala
Lupita Ngong'o and Beyoncé at the 2022 Wearable Art Gala
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Tina Knowles-Lawson and Richard Lawson celebrated their WACO (Where Art Can Occur) Theater Center's fifth anniversary with a star-studded event called the Wearable Art Gala on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Other stars who graced the occasion include; Issa Rae, Tyler Perry, Lori Harvey, Corey Gamble, Jurnee Smollett, Damson Idris, Quinta Brunson, Kelly Rowland, Tin Weatherspoon, Michelle Williams, Boris Kodjoe, Halle Bailey, DDG, Vivica A. Fox, Chloe Bailey, Angela Rye, Angela Bassett, Courtney Vance, Rebecca, and Terry Crews.

teonteeloves Y’all ate these looks up!✨✨🤩

tsahibanton You all look so crisp and wonderful. You and your sister's dresses are very beautiful.

aminahaighai You're truly an international star keep flying high the African flag

xo.delsy Soo beyond gorgeous

wanjikuk254 😍😍😍 you and your sister are both stunning 🥰🥰🥰