This weekend marked the South African premiere of the movie Black Panther. Set in a fictional African country Wakanda. The film has been celebrated for being one of the first big budget studio productions to have a black super hero, black director, and predominantly black cast.
The film is directed by Ryan Coogler, and features an A-list cast includes Chadwick Boseman, Michael B Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, and Hollywood veterans Angela Bassett and Forrest Whitaker. Like, with any comic book inspired fantasy film, fans love to show their support by dressing up in costume.
Hash tags like #WakandaCameToSlay , #BlackPantherChallenge have been doing the rounds on social media.
At the US box office opening of the Marvel film, fans came out in droves donning their best black panther inspired looks. Outfits ranged from wonderful to what the…heck.
The film’s South African cinema opening was no different. From the minute Black Twitter created the #BlackPantherSA and #BlackPantherChallengeSA , Wakanda inspired looks began streaming in.
So in true GLAMOUR fashion, we thought we’d share a few snaps of the best local Black Panther looks, for your viewing pleasure.
. @tembisa is ready to walk the blue carpet, and she looks amazing! #BlackPanther #BlackPantherSA pic.twitter.com/MCdnYk3vQL
— M-Net Movies (@mnetmovies) February 16, 2018
How beautiful is Dineo Ranaka’s doek? #BlackPantherSA @City_Press pic.twitter.com/OBkMsjQwKw
— Rhodé Marshall (@rhodemarshall) February 16, 2018
Wakanda Forever. It. Is. A. Movement 😍😍😍 !!! #BlackPantherSA pic.twitter.com/VZ4LVxrqka
— Thembisa Mdoda (@tembisa) February 16, 2018
THE PRINCESS OF WAKANDA #BlackPanther #BlackPantherSA👑 pic.twitter.com/0Ri9wzoWRm
— Natasha Thahane (@Natasha_Thahane) February 16, 2018
Thando Thabethe at #BlackPantherSA pic.twitter.com/9RNTrEhRb6
— SouthAfrican Fashion (@SouthafricanF) February 16, 2018
Unbelievably excited to see #BlackPanther #BlackPantherSA pic.twitter.com/TIrLO2dRiy
— Kriya Gangiah (@kriyaG) February 16, 2018
How amazing is @TumiVoster‘s dress!? #BlackPantherSA pic.twitter.com/ZhjHA5QFWt
— M-Net Movies (@mnetmovies) February 16, 2018
The stars have come out to shine. @MasechabaNdlovu arrives at the #BlackPantherSA premiere. #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/lw0I5KyMaN
— M-Net Movies (@mnetmovies) February 16, 2018
There is something beautiful about being an African in Africa at this moment. We are coming for everything @mxolisiluke you came through for me in a major way. Look at how @ezakwamthaniya accessorized me. @makeupbyminkzz pulled up again #blackpanther #blackpantherpremiere pic.twitter.com/KoCDHYbzQg
— Bongekile simelane (@BABESWODUMO) February 16, 2018
There’s so much talk around the release of Black Panther and I cannot wait for the premiere next week!
Decided to join in on the #BlackPantherChallengeSA and these are my looks. Nailed them right? 😌
I challenge @kgosilesego! pic.twitter.com/AoFPForjAg
— Pearl Modiadie (@PearlModiadie) February 9, 2018
The excitement just kicked in ✨ #BlackPanther #BlackPantherChallengeSA pic.twitter.com/SeMhcc3T5d
— Mamarumo🦁 (@Mamarumo_m) February 16, 2018
How am I getting ready for #BlackPanther? Well this is how: #BlackPantherChallengeSA
Color, prints and legs ☄️
I’d like to nominate @ASS_meralda @Boss_lindi @_BHive @Keab_B @PearlThusi pic.twitter.com/Bvgnmdh7G9
— Naledi Makgatho (@nay_909) February 14, 2018
BLACK PANTHER READY!!! The power is infectious… How are you getting ready for the big release? @BontleModiselle @vanillablaq @Priddy_Ugly @Ofentse_Tlou I CHOOSE YOU to join in!! #BlackPantherChallengeSA pic.twitter.com/6X8d93j2oL
— Candice Modiselle (@CandieModiselle) February 14, 2018
🇿🇦👑 .
Ngiyamuthand’ usibali… dilika sketi!… pic.twitter.com/e7eygmOSRV
— PEARL THUSI (@PearlThusi) February 15, 2018
Been waiting for the release of Black Panther🤗..Now that it’s around the corner this is how I’m getting ready💃🏽 @SediiMatsunyane hun I’m nominating you for the #BlackPantherChallengeSA pic.twitter.com/xqjTi9eVxg
— IG:KatlegoMohoaduba (@TheKatlegoM) February 14, 2018
For more Black Panther new check out Babes Wodumo’s contribution to the soundtrack here!
