Cameras flash like stars of The highly anticipated sequel to Marvel’s Black Panther on the red carpet at the ‘Wakanda Forever’ premiere in London.
Designation in fantasy african land of He became Wakanda, the “black panther” global hit It was hailed as milestone for ethnic diversity in Hollywood when it came out in 2018.
It was released by Disney-owned Marvel, and was first superhero movie for feature Cast mostly from blacks. For cast members of Wakanda Forever, Marvel’s groundbreaking movie had a positive impact on perceptions of the continent.
“Embracing the diversity that African culture represents has resulted in in else people “Embrace their indigenous cultures as well,” said Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o. who play “Nakya” one of The lead roles.
“We celebrate our culture and we celebrate where we come from in a way This is very comprehensive.”
“Black Panther” was the highest-grossing movie of 2018 movie in United States, Canada, and second-highest all over the world, with 1.3 billion dollars in ticket sales.
“I would need it movie As a child because there is not much role modelsFlorence Kasumba, who stars in The movie, he said at the premiere on Thursday night.
Yodeji Ayisimugu, Lecturer in media Studies at Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Nigeria, the film was a turning point in black history And they contradicted some stereotypes about Africa.
I opened the conversations for Questions. People were genuinely interested in know about the continent in Interview.
But African film industries can do it more to take advantage on opportunity, he said, adding that he would like to see more black actors in Hollywood and more Partnerships between major studios in The United States, Britain and in countries like Ghana and Nigeria.
Others were less positive.
instead of supporting African film industry “Black Panther” was just Another exploit of Africa by Westerners out To take advantage of their ideal version of He Said one member of Nigerian film industry.
“But you have to understand that it was Africa that affected the black panther,” said American-born Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira. who He plays the role of the superhero “Okoye” in Both movies.
“The role I play It was all about looking at what Africa was like and bringing (that) into world. “
