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BY Francis Akhalbey, 9:34am February 19, 2018,

Black Panther is not just sci-fi, here are 5 real African moments in the movie

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by Francis Akhalbey, 9:34am February 19, 2018,

Igbo/ Ashanti Masks

Black Panther is not just sci-fi, here are 5 real African moments in the movie

Igbo Mask

In one of the scenes, Killmonger can be seen wearing a Mgbedike (means “time of the brave”) mask which is popular among the Igbo tribe in Nigeria. The masks are worn to perform customary rituals and dances.

Last Edited by:Francis Akhalbey Updated: September 15, 2018

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