Lupita Nyong’o’s dedication to her craft as an actress and varied social activism has allowed her to develop a relatively private reputation as a conservationist. In 2015, she was named the WildAid Global Elephant Ambassador, becoming a fierce advocate against the global ivory trade. While her work has concentrated mostly on conservation efforts in Africa, she has also been critical of international economies that do little to stem the demand for elephant ivory. Nyong’o was involved in the production (and narration) of My Africa, a documentary portraying the benefits of conservation and how people can be more engaged in conservation efforts. My Africa debuted at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.

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