The African premiere of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" was held in Lagos, Nigeria. In attendance were its stars, including Lupita Nyong'o, who plays Wakandan spy Nakia. Nyong'o said she hopes global audiences will connect with the diversity showcased in the movie.
The African premiere of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" was held in Lagos, Nigeria. In attendance were its stars, including Lupita Nyong'o, who plays Wakandan spy Nakia. Nyong'o said she hopes global audiences will connect with the diversity showcased in the movie.
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Director Ryan Coogler, who also co-wrote the script, said he felt "embraced" by Nigeria.
Director Ryan Coogler, who also co-wrote the script, said he felt "embraced" by Nigeria.
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Zimbabwean-American actress and writer Danai Gurira said: "The story is so rooted in the continent that the idea of it being celebrated here in a big way is only right."
Zimbabwean-American actress and writer Danai Gurira said: "The story is so rooted in the continent that the idea of it being celebrated here in a big way is only right."
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Guyanese-British actress Letitia Wright plays tech-whiz Princess Shuri.
Guyanese-British actress Letitia Wright plays tech-whiz Princess Shuri.
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(L-R): Danai Gurira as General Okoye and Letitia Wright as Shuri.
(L-R): Danai Gurira as General Okoye and Letitia Wright as Shuri.
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Fans line up at the premiere sporting decorative face paint.
Fans line up at the premiere sporting decorative face paint.
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(L-R) Tenoch Huerta, US director Ryan Coogler and his wife Zinzi Evans, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, and Letitia Wright arrive for the premiere.
(L-R) Tenoch Huerta, US director Ryan Coogler and his wife Zinzi Evans, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, and Letitia Wright arrive for the premiere.
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Tobagonian actor Winston Duke plays M'baku, the leader of the Jabari Tribe.
Tobagonian actor Winston Duke plays M'baku, the leader of the Jabari Tribe.
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American actress Angela Bassett plays Queen Ramonda.
American actress Angela Bassett plays Queen Ramonda.
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(L-R): Dorothy Steel as the Merchant Tribe Elder, Florence Kasumba as Ayo, Angela Bassett as Ramonda, and Danai Gurira as Okoye.
(L-R): Dorothy Steel as the Merchant Tribe Elder, Florence Kasumba as Ayo, Angela Bassett as Ramonda, and Danai Gurira as Okoye.
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The Dora Milaje, Wakanda's all-female army.
The Dora Milaje, Wakanda's all-female army.
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A scene from the visually stunning "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
A scene from the visually stunning "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
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