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When Marvel Studios dropped the first teaser of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, with ‘No woman, no cry’ playing in the background, the Women of Wakanda shined in the forefront. The Ryan Coogler directorial, features leading ladies Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira, here’s more on their individual characters in the film.
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Shuri (Letitia Wright): Powerfully encompassing the role of a sister-in-grief, Shuri, played by Letita Wright is the definition of strength. The techno-genius now needs to toughen up in order to protect Wakanda from powerful threats that surround them. The trailer even hints to her donning a suit, can that possibly mean she will carry forward the Black Panther legacy?
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Okoye (Danai Gurira): As the general of the most powerful group of warriors of Wakanda, the Dora Milaje, Okoye has always fearlessly fought to protect Wakanda. We also see Okoye donning the blue suit of the most elite fighter group, Midnight Angels. This gets us excited to know what else is in store for us in the upcoming Black Panther film!
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Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o): A war dog, Nakia is the secret weapon in Wakanda’s chest, bringing all the intel that is essential to protect them from the outer world. In the absence of the love of her life, the only thing driving her forward is the love of her country. Embodying these powerful emotions is Lupita Nyong’o, another influential woman frontlining the fight for Wakanda.
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Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett): “Have I not given everything?” questions Queen Ramonda, in the first glimpse we get of Wakanda after King T’challa is gone. Angela Bassett’s regal poise as the Queen of the most powerful nation of the world sends chills down our spines, we give our hearts out for a woman mourning her family, yet standing strong to protect all that is left.
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Ayo (Florence Kasumba): A member and the second-in-command of the Dora Milaje. The character of Ayo has appeared in three films: Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War; as well as the Disney+ TV series of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
