All the African stars featuring in Marvel's upcoming hit Black Panther

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January 15, 2018 9:16 AM

The movie has a long list of African stars on its credit list

Marvels upcoming super hero flick Black Panther is among the most anticipated films of 2018 especially in Sub -Saharan Africa with its portrayal of an African superhero.

African stars featuring marvels black panther

Chadwick Boseman will play the lead Black Panther with other stars like Letitia Wright, Angela Basset ,Forest Whittaker, Michael B.Jordan among a long list of prominent black american thespians on the cast list.

The film's buzz has also been helped by a healthy dose of African actors and actresses and Business Insider Sub Saharan Africa takes a look at them and their countries of origin.

Lupita Nyongo -Nakia

Danai Gurira -Okoye

Daniel Kaluuya -WKabi

John Kani - King TChaka

Florence Kasumba -Ayo

Isaach De Bankolé -River Tribe Elder

Connie Chiume -Mining Tribe Elder

Atandwa Kani -Young TChaka

Sope Aluko- Shaman

Bambadjan Bamba -Military Leader

Sasha Morfaw -Nigerian Woman

Tunde Laleye -Border Tribesman

Kingsley Onwu -Young Shaman

Joseph Akharoh Jr-Citizen of Wakanda

Roland Kilumbu -Young Military

Ofu Obekpa -Kings Guard

Amechi Okocha -Bueze

Tari Omoro- Jabari Drummer

David Opegbemi- Jabari Warrior

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All the African stars featuring in Marvel's upcoming hit Black Panther