Lupita Nyong’o turned heads at The Academy‘s Governors Awards with an elaborate Afrocentric braided updo like ancient African queens did. The actress’s bold hairstyle was a celebration of her heritage and a testament to her unique style.

Lupita paired it with vintage black brows, glossy dark red lips, a cat eye glam featuring black liner on the upper lids and red eye shadow on the lower. Swipe through the carousel below to view:

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