'Queen Of Katwe' Premiere Photos

Spotted on the red carpet…

Queen Of Katwe L.A. Premiere Photos

Two the stars of Disney’s inspiring new film hit the red carpet this week in traditional African garb.

Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo were spotted in Los Angeles this week…

for the Queen of Katwe premiere.

Also spotted was the movie’s star Madina Nalwanga

and the real life inspiration behind the film, chess champ Phiona Mutesi.

Queen of Katwe tells the story of Phiona, a Ugandan chess prodigy who brought hope and inspiration to her impoverished country under the guise of her coach Robert Katend (below).

Will YOU be watching Queen of Katwe???

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