Black Panther: African fans get into the superhero hype

By Ized Uanikhehi, CNN

Updated 1405 GMT (2205 HKT) February 10, 2018

Actress Lupita Nyong'o is Nakia, an operative of Dora Milaje, the all-female special forces of Wakanda. She's dressed in a royal purple Atelier Versace gown with a jeweled gold harness and has her hair packed up. Lupita was the queen of the premiere evening.
Photos: Black Panther premieres with grand African regalia
Black Panther – Actress Lupita Nyong'o is Nakia, an operative of Dora Milaje, the all-female special forces of Wakanda. She's dressed in a royal purple Atelier Versace gown with a jeweled gold harness and has her hair packed up. Lupita was the queen of the premiere evening.
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Singer and actor Janelle Monae looking charming in a black Christian Siriano gown with billowing white and blue sleeves. She completes the look with a golden crown and colorful African beads worn around her neck.
Photos: Black Panther premieres with grand African regalia
Black Panther – Singer and actor Janelle Monae looking charming in a black Christian Siriano gown with billowing white and blue sleeves. She completes the look with a golden crown and colorful African beads worn around her neck.
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