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Lupita Nyong’o is starring in a new African superhero series coming to YouTube on International Women’s Day, March 8 in partnership with Nairobi-based media and tech startup Kukua.

According to Deadline, Super Sema follows the adventures of an extraordinary young African girl, Sema, who lives in the neo-African-futuristic community of Dunia and is “fuelled by STEAM ( (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths) superpowers”.

“I share Kukua’s goal to empower children through inspiring stories that feature characters in which the children see themselves reflected. I am delighted to be a part of this talented, female-led team of purposeful creators,” Nyong’o explained. “As a Kenyan, I couldn’t be prouder of Super Sema’s introduction to the world and the opportunities Kukua provides for our local creative community to produce entertainment that reflects our culture.”

“We are thrilled to announce that Lupita is a part of our company and our mission to empower children with the skills and capacity to dream beyond what they think is possible and to imagine and create a better world. Our team couldn’t be prouder to partner with Lupita, whose voice and talent has already inspired millions across the world,” added Kukua’s CEO Lucrezia Bisignani.