Uganda: Lupita's Daughter's Friend in the Movie 'Queen of Katwe' Dies Aged 15

16 February 2020

Ugandan actress, Nikita Pearl Waligwa, actress who played the role of Lupita Nyong'o's daughter's friend in the Hollywood movie Queen of Katwe has died.

Nikita, who acted as Gloria in the movie, died on Saturday night at TMR International Hospital, in Naalya, Kampala following a long battle with brain cancer.

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