Cinemafrique: Lupita Nyong'o In 'Americanah,' Sophie Okonedo Wins A Tony, Uzo Aduba On Funny Or Die + More

The latest in Okayafrica's Cinemafrique features African film and TV news on Lupita Nyong'o, Sophie Okonedo wins at the Tony's and more.

Cinemafrique: Lupita Nyong'o In 'Americanah,' Sophie Okonedo Wins A Tony, Uzo Aduba On Funny Or Die + More

Uzo Aduba Auditions For Every Role in Orange Is The New Black

Orange is The New Black’s Uzo Aduba recently teamed up with Funny Or Die for this week's (potentially) viral video. The Nigerian-American actress, who stars as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in the Netflix series, reads for her fellow characters in a "leaked" audition video from Season 1. Watch her pretty spot on interpretations of OITNB favorites Taystee, Alex, Red and Poussey, among others, in the short clip below.

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