22 February 2018
Tripindigo
5 min read
It's Time For Africa to Shine
Released only a week ago, Marvel's Black Panther has taken the world by storm and is already outperforming recently released Superhero movies such as "Justice League" and "Logan." Predictions show that after this weekend Black Panther will surely be one of the Top 12 best Superhero movies of all time.
We can only pin the success of this film down to Hollywood finally telling the story of an indigenous African Hero. Although the film is based mythical location called Wakanda, it celebrates African culture in the most accurate ways possible. Drawing from various African cultures and traditions and showing the world who we are!
A Tribute to African Tribes and Culture
Of course, African's based all over the world are rejoicing on social media and bursting with pride. Somalian based Waris Duaaleh, in one such person and put together a feed of tweets depicting how the Black Panther film celebrates authentic tribes and cultures from all over Africa. We take a quick look at how various cultural themes are showcased in the film.
Ceremonial Body Modifications inspired by the Mursi & Surma
Traditional Zulu Headdress
Costumes Inspired by the Masai
Igobo Mask
Basotho Blankets
Ndebele Neck Rings
Himba Inspired Colours
West and North African Robes
Dogan Traditions From Mali
Tuareg Scarfs
Turkana Tribes from Kenya
Xhosa Language
Mursi and Surma Tribal Markings
Akan Scarfs From Ghana
The Great Rift Valley Is Featured
Tribal Hair & Makeup
Featured Music by South African Artists
African Actors
Actors from originating from Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Uganda
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African People Celebrate
Drawing from so many cultures and tribes across the continent of Africa, we can only celbrate this Film. Not only do African Kid's have their own indiginous superhero to look up to but our cultures and traditions are celebrated in a poerful manner giving birth to a new African Identity in Mainstream Cinema. Black Panther we salute you! #Wakanda