Let’s take a closer look at the inhabitants of Wakanda… and one of their foes.
He sees himself as a politician.
Thats the first thing on his mind when he wakes up in the morning.
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How am I going to fulfill my duties as king of this place?
Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia
This Wakandan covert agent is seen with her Vibranium ring blades.
“She is a departure from what she was in the comic book, Nyongo says.
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Nakia is a war dog.
She is basically an undercover spy for Wakanda.
Her job is to go out into the world and report back on whats going on.
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“She may not be exactly right all the time, but she definitely has insights.
She is the queen mother.
And shes that for not just him, but for everybody.
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Forest Whitaker as Zuri
Hes somewhat a religious figure or spiritual figure, Coogler says.
Forests character, more than anything, is a major tie-back to TChallas father.
Zuri is someone he looks to for guidance.
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They are a very powerful force, Gurira says.
These women, their strength is to preserve Wakanda.
Its more like the secret service in a sense that its not just military.
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She is head of intel.
Shes responsible for all these amazing technological advances that Vibranium has brought about from Wakanda.
He was last seen in the Marvel universe getting his arm cut off inAvengers: Age of Ultron.
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