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20 May 2025
Black Panther: The Cultural Bridge That United Black People Everywhere
Ryan Coogler’s film connected Africa and its diaspora, portraying the continent as a sanctuary built on Black unity.
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Film + TV
18 April 2025
Ryan Coogler on How 'Black Panther' Led to His Latest Film, 'Sinners'
The Oscar-nominated producer and director returns to the big screen with a film he wrote, starring frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan and Nigerian-born actress Wunmi Mosaku.
News
05 March 2025
President Donald Trump, Here's What You Need to Know About Lesotho
The American president claimed “nobody has ever heard of” the Southern African country. Here’s a list to help him get up to speed.
Film + TV
07 August 2024
Five Legendary Performances by Veteran Actress Connie Chiume
We look into some of the memorable roles that the long-serving South African actress played during her impactful life.
Popular
06 August 2024
Legendary South African Actress Connie Chiume Passes Away
The award-winning star, known for her roles in ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Zone 14,’ passed away at 72, leaving behind a widely-celebrated legacy.
Profiles & Interviews
08 February 2024
'Black Panther' Actress Sope Aluko Debuts Affirming Short Film About Having Dada Hair
Chidera, the short film by Sope Aluko, shines light on the often hidden Dada children, who are considered sacred in Nigerian culture.
Film + TV
27 September 2023
Are African Accents Hard to Portray in Hollywood?
In foreign media, African accents often don’t hit the mark – mangled, erased, or just undercooked. According to these experts, it’s not that simple.
News
12 December 2022
Tems Scores Her First Golden Globe Nomination
Nigerian singer Tems recently received a nomination for the upcoming Golden Globe ceremony in 2023.
Music
22 November 2022
Seni Saraki On Co-Producing the Nigerian Side of the 'Black Panther' Soundtrack
We speak with NATIVE's Seni Saraki who helped put together the Lagos arm of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Music From and Inspired By.
Arts + Culture
11 November 2022
How This Brooklyn Entrepreneur Teamed Up with Marvel to Create 'Black Panther'-Inspired Products
Ibraheem Basir's culinary company, rooted in flavors from the African Diaspora, has collaborated with Marvel's 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' on a range that commemorates the film's release.
Film + TV
10 November 2022
What the Comics Tell Us About the Women Who've Donned the Black Panther Suit
As the sequel 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' prepares to release on the big screen, fans have been speculating as to who will take over the reigns. But the source material shows the possibility of a woman wearing the suit is by no means a substitution for the real deal.
Film + TV
08 November 2022
The Women of Wakanda are Forever
With Marvel’s second installment of the 'Black Panther' franchise assembling the most Black women in an MCU film audiences have ever seen before on screen, Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira talk about the potential of a matriarchal Wakanda.
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