The Walt Disney Company, in collaboration with African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and FilmOne Entertainment, today announced that the official African premiere of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be held in Nigeria. did.
The long-awaited next installment in the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe and sequel to 2018’s box office sensation Black Panther will bring a new chapter of the Kingdom of Wakanda to life in Lagos in early November 2018. I’ll blow it in. Friday, November 11, 2022, all over Africa.
Through its partnership with AFRIFF and FilmOne, the film will welcome film industry insiders from across Africa and around the world as the continent-wide celebration begins. Highlights are expected to include the attendance of prominent dignitaries and Nollywood celebrities, with more announcements expected.
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther continues to be the number one movie in both East and West Africa, and with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, fans will be introduced to new characters while also seeing familiar faces again. Welcome. In the film, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), Mbaku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) save their country from interference from world powers. fight to protect. Shortly after King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive for their next chapter, our heroes band together with the help of war dogs Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) to forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. Must be. Starring Tenoch Huerta Mejia as Namor, king of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominic Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, and Alex Livinari.
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is distributed in the UK West Africa region by FilmOne Entertainment. Enthusiastic about the premiere and release of the film, co-founders Moses Babatope and Kane Okwosa said: It will be celebrated for a long time. We are thrilled to be working with The Walt Disney Company to deliver a spectacular premiere in Africa and will put everything in our arsenal towards delivering the title’s incredible box office success.” said.
Chioma Ude, Founder of AFRIFF, reflected on the importance of being associated with the first festival of its kind, with the African premiere held in Nigeria in November. We shot this groundbreaking film right here in Africa. “This represents a further bridging of the gap between the global film industries and is a huge deal for the African continent,” she said.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ to Lagos this November,” said Christine, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Africa, The Walt Disney Company. Service says. “We look forward to working closely with our long-time distribution partner Film One and this partnership with AFRIFF to create a great celebration with Nigerian film fans and fans of Black Panther.”
Directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be released in theaters on November 11, 2022.
