Masia Wambua

Award-winning actor, Lupita Nyong'o who resides in the United States has paid tribute to her fellow actor, Chadwick Boseman.

Lupita, the 2014 BET Award winner of best actress, took to social media to mark the 46th birthday of late actor Chadwick Boseman with a standing-out message.

After Boseman's death in 2020, the Chadwick Boseman Foundation for the Arts was established and Lupita urged fans to contribute to the late actor's new charity as a remembrance for the great work he did in the acting world.

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"The legacy continues. Join me in honoring Chadwick and his everlasting artistry on his birthday today, and if you can, give to the Chadwick Boseman Foundation for the Arts to support the intellectual, spiritual, and artistic growth of Black storytellers," she pleaded.

Chadwick Boseman is best known for his role as <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/business/international/5-ways-the-black-panther-franchise-has-impacted-africa/y5974n8">Black Panther</a> in the successful Marvel superhero franchise.

The actor passed away at home in Los Angeles, with his wife and family by his side, according to a social media statement that was shared after his death.

Boseman who died at the age of 43 was diagnosed with colon cancer four years before his death but did not disclose the diagnosis.

<h3>Fan's Reactions to Lupita's Tribute to Boseman</h3>

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailyndavillier/">kailyndavillier</a> You two smiling is the highlight of my day! Thank you for sharing this with us.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mina_bkallday/">mina_bkallday</a> I feel like this man is in my family. So missed

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nmcycling/">nmcycling</a> The World mourns with you. Happy birthday Chadwick

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vfnikki/">vfnikki</a> I have never missed someone I don't know this much. It's bizarre. RIP Black Panther

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aplbrilliance/">aplbrilliance</a> And just to think he was sick during all of this is just so heartbreaking now to watch him smiling and laughing, while knowing we all don't know we're about to lose him. Bless his beautiful soul. He's our Black Panther forever

Boseman's death drew universal acclaim for him as a man and an actor. However, it also confirmed an unfortunate fact that black people are disproportionately diagnosed with colon cancer, a trend that has particularly serious implications for Black men.

Herman Cain, who recently died from coronavirus complications, comedian Paul Mooney, singer Teddy Pendergrass, podcaster Combat Jack, and reality TV star Gregg Leakes are among the well-known Black people who have been diagnosed with colon cancer.

Lupita Nyong'o famously starred alongside Boseman in the global blockbuster hit 'Black Panther'.

Lupita pays tribute to late Chawick Boseman in sweet message

Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee and her hubby, American actor/singer Rotimi have shared photos of them and their firstborn Seven as the boy turned a year old.

In one of the videos shared by Mdee, the proud parent was seen dancing with the boy in her arms to a piece of sweet soothing music playing in the background.

The power couple who jointly own a growing lifestyle brand chose a wildlife theme for their son's birthday with the Big 5 animals native to Africa featuring strongly on cupcakes and the décor.

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The singer in the post she shared is all smiles accompanied by a message of appreciation for how the boy has grown saying she is honored to be the boy's mother.

"See what the Lord has done. Seven is 1 and it feels like you just got here. My baby, you’re a divine gift and I am honored to be your mama. Thank you for being our biggest blessing," she captioned the video clip.

<a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/vanessa-mdee-and-rotimi-acquire-another-multi-million-mansion-in-the-us/4v4q4kt">She also registered her gratitude for having the boy</a> whom she says is a big blessing to the family from God which she shows by dancing the underground gospel music and expressing her gratitude through the same.

"No long speech just a moment of worship and a prayer that we can continue to give God the glory for your life always. I love you with all of me for as long as I live my Bobo. Happy 1st birthday," she captioned the video.

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Rotimi, on his side, shared a video where he is seen sitting in a rocker chair while holding his son in his arms cuddling the birthday boy to calmness.

"From the day I first held you to 1 year later. Nothing will ever change in how much I love you. I’ll always hold you with this much love even when you are big as heaven. Happy birthday, son. It’s only fitting that your birthday is on national sons day," Rotimi wrote.

National Son's Day is celebrated on different dates in different countries. It is celebrated on March 4 and September 28.

This day is for&nbsp;appreciating all the boys and it focuses on how parents have raised their children Seven is lucky his birthday rhymes with a big day of celebration.

<a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/actor-rotimi-pampers-vanessa-mdee-with-sweet-words-as-she-turns-34/35f72g6">The celebrity couple welcomed their son last year, September 28, 2021</a>, and in a bid to share the good news with their social media followers, the couple shared a close-up photo of their newborn’s hand on their accounts and revealed his name alongside a crown and dove emojis in the caption.

Seven, Rotimi and Mdee's son during his birthday

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The couple has since their union in 2020 served up enviable couple goals for many of their fans, and they do not shy away from sharing their romantic love story on social media.

As the two announced the name of the boy, Rotimi said his name is Adeoluwa Seven, meaning&nbsp;God's crown.

On her side, Mdee said seven is God's number of completion: "This child signifies that to me and my husband. He is our completion and he's a blessing from God."

That is how the two celebrities arrived at the name Seven.

Celebrity couple Rotimi & Vanessa Mdee with their son Seven as they celebrated his first birthday on September 28, 2022

Celebrity couple and musicians Rotimi and Vanessa Mdee celebrate their son Seven's birthday on September 28 as the boy turned a year old

Vanessa Mdee and Rotimi celebrate baby Seven's 1st birthday in style [Photos]

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Lupita pays tribute to late Chawick Boseman in sweet message

Vanessa Mdee and Rotimi celebrate baby Seven's 1st birthday in style [Photos]