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FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2018 file photo, Chadwick Boseman, a cast member in &quot;Black Panther,&quot; poses at the premiere of the film at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The language of Wakanda in “Black Panther” is very much real, including the “click” sounds that are making audiences murmur, impressed. That’s thanks to South African actor and cast member John Kani, who introduced the idea of using it with his onscreen son, Chadwick Boseman. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

The language of ‘Black Panther’? It’s real. Give it a try.

By CARA ANNA - Associated Press

Danai Gurira speaks as the cast of “Black Panther” arrives at the South Africa premiere on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Johannesburg. (AP Photo/Cara Anna)

Tears, exuberance as ‘Black Panther’ opens across Africa

By CARA ANNA - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2017 file photo, Lupita Nyong'o attends the Women In Film 2017 Crystal and Lucy Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Nyong'o is hailing the &quot;public, intimate conversation&quot; about sexual misconduct in Hollywood and elsewhere. The 34-year-old actress who wrote an essay in October detailing her experiences with Harvey Weinstein says she's been happy to see the growth since then of the #MeToo and Time's Up movements. Says Nyong'o: “I feel like the most important thing is the public, intimate conversation that is happening.&quot; She called it “healthy” and hopes we can get to a place where such incidents “are no longer haunting.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Lupita Nyong’o cheers #Me Too and Time’s Up movements

By RYAN PEARSON - Associated Press

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o is working on a picture book

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FILE - In this Sunday, March 2, 2014 file photo, Lupita Nyong'o accepts the award for best actress in a supporting role for &quot;12 Years a Slave&quot; during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. British magazine Grazia U.K. on Friday Nov. 10, 2017, has apologized to Lupita Nyong'o after the actress accused it of altering her hair on its front cover &quot;to fit a more Eurocentric notion&quot; of beauty. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)

UK magazine apologizes to Lupita Nyong’o over edited hair

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FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2008 file photo, Alicia Keys, left, performs with Kathleen Battle at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. A Broadway producer has admitted scamming his friends and others into investing more than $165,000 in a nonexistent play about opera star Battle supposedly starring Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o. Roland Scahill pleaded guilty in New York on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, to grand larceny and fraud charges. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Producer admits bilking investors with fake Broadway play

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In this Feb. 22, 2015, file photo, actress Lupita Nyong'o wears a pearl dress as she presents an award at the Oscars in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

Lupita Nyong’o’s $150K Oscars dress stolen from her hotel room: report

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

FILE - This May 15, 2014 file photo shows Lupita Nyong'o at the IFP and Calvin Klein Women In Film Party at the 67th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday, June 2, that Nyong’o is joining the cast of “Star Wars: Episode VII.” The 31-year-old actress became a breakthrough star for her award-winning performance in “12 Years a Slave.” (AP Photo/Arthur Mola/Invision/File)

Lupita Nyong’o joins ‘Star Wars’ cast

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FILE - In this Monday, May 19, 2014 file photo, actress Jessica Chastain poses for photographers as she arrives for the screening of Foxcatcher at the 67th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

PHOTO GALLERY: Cannes’ fashion highs

By THOMAS ADAMSON - Associated Press

CANNES WATCH: Adams, MJ films sold; Jenner wows

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

A fireworks show prior to arrivals on the red carpet for a screening of Timbuktu at the 67th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

CANNES WATCH: Adams, MJ films sold; Jenner wows

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Lupita Nyong'o attends the IFP and Calvin Klein Women In Film Party at the 67th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 15, 2014. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP)

CANNES WATCH: Lupita Nyong’o stuns at Calvin Klein

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This image provided by People magazine shows the cover of its special "World's Most Beautiful" issue, featuring Lupita Nyong'o. (AP Photo/People)

Lupita Nyong’o named People’s ‘Most Beautiful’

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FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2014 file photo, Lupita Nyong'o arrives at the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Mexican-born Kenyan will be the first black ambassador for Lancome, which features Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz and Lily Collins as spokeswomen. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Lancome taps Lupita Nyong’o as new face

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Lupita Nyong'o poses in the press room with the award for best actress in a supporting role for &quot;12 Years a Slave&quot; during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Lupita Nyong’o’s ice blue or JLaw’s bright red?

By LEANNE ITALIE - Associated Press

Jared Leto arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

SHOW BITS: Stars kick back after hard night’s work

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Lupita Nyong’o accepts the award for best actress in a supporting role for &quot;12 Years a Slave&quot; during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Pride of Africa: Kenya celebrates Nyong’o’s Oscar

By TOM ODULA and JASON STRAZIUSO - Associated Press

Lupita Nyong'o arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Lupita Nyong’o a goddess in pale blue at Oscars

By LEANNE ITALIE - Associated Press

Lupita Nyong'o poses in the press room with the award for best actress in a supporting role for &quot;12 Years a Slave&quot; during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Lupita Nyong’o wins Oscar for supporting actress

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Cate Blanchett in a scene from the film, &quot;Blue Jasmine.&quot; Blanchett is nominated for an Oscar for her performance as an actress in a leading role. The 86th Academy Awards are held on Sunday, March 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Classics, file)

‘12 Years a Slave’ rolls at Spirit Awards

By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press