Black Panther's first solo movie introduced us to the technology advanced and isolated
African nation of
Wakanda and its many tribes and characters, including
Daniel Kaluuya's 'W'Kabi', Forest Whitaker's 'Zuri' and
Winston Duke's 'M'Baku'.
W'Kabi costume worn by Daniel Kaluuya
in Black Panther
In the film the
Oscar-nominated
Get Out actor
plays
'T'Challa's' childhood friend and confidant
'W'Kabi' of the border tribe, who go from framers to warriors and are the first line of defense for
Wakanda. His parents were killed by
'Ulysses Klaue' when he was a child and he is also the love of
'Okoye', general of the
Dora Milaje, and a capable rhino rider.
This tribe wears blanket cloaks, inspired by the traditional garb of the
African Basotha people, although theirs are laced with vibranium-based technology which generates a defensive shield.
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These fantastic costumes were photographed on display at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre on February 24, 2018.
Ruth Carter was
Costume Designer on
Ryan Coogler's hit
Marvel Studios movie and you can also see more of her work in these
Selma movie costumes and these
Roots TV remake costumes.
Costume worn by Forest Whitaker as Zuri
in Black Panther
In the film
'Zuri' is a spiritual and religious elder in
Wakanda and guardian of the heart-shaped herb that bestows amazing powers on the crowned
Black Panther, and he wears this tribal-influenced look for the coronation ceremony at
Warrior Falls.
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M'Baku is leader of the
Jabari mountain tribe in
Wakanda who worship the gorilla gods and is a challenger to the throne and an unlikely ally of
King T'Challa.
M'Baku costume worn by Winston Duke
in Black Panther
You can also take another look at
M'Baku's movie costume, also known as the
'Man-Ape' in the comic books, on display at
Disney's D23 Expo last July.
Black Panther movie poster
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