Artistes gather for ‘Black Panther’ screening

Ahead of its release, ‘Black Panther’, one of the most anticipated movies of the year premiered for the first time in Nigeria, last Tuesday, February 13 at the Genesis Cinemas, The Palms Lekki.

Put together by Blue Pictures and held by Nairabox, the premiere saw excited Cinema lovers dressed in different classy and sophisticated traditional attire in respect to the origin, nature and theme of the movie which was “African Royalty”.

In attendance were artistes like Alexx Ekubo, Ik Ogbonna, Stephanie Coker, Lola OJ, Timini Egbuson, Ayoola Ayola, Kas Beats, Adunni Ade, Jumoke Aderonmu and many more as they all step out in style for the event.

Black Panther follows T’Challa’s actions after the death of his father in Captain America: Civil War as he returns to Wakanda as the new king.

A viewer opined that “No matter how much the world tries to strip the movie of its political coloration and treat it as just another Marvel superhero fest, it is what it is; and director, Ryan Coogler, does not shy away from making Black Panther the blackest black movie he could make.”

Actor Timini Egbuson said; “”I have been looking forward to this movie. A black super hero movie, with black casts and directors, I’m really excited that I get to be among the first people to see this movie in Nigeria. It was totally worth the wait.”

Black Panther is the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s lineup of movies. The movie is directed by Ryan Coogler—director of Creed— and stars Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Martin Freeman and other stellar actors. Black Panther follows T’Challa’s actions after the death of his father in Captain America: Civil War as he returns to Wakanda as the new king.

The movie is set to open in cinemas Nationwide today.