Danai Gurira
‘Black Panther’ Star Danai Gurira did not want to embrace her Zimbabwean name initially because she was used to being called Dede. Danai is Shona for “to be in love” or “to love one another” as she was born on Valentine’s day.
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Danai Gurira
‘Black Panther’ Star Danai Gurira did not want to embrace her Zimbabwean name initially because she was used to being called Dede. Danai is Shona for “to be in love” or “to love one another” as she was born on Valentine’s day.
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