I have never known such a fevered pitch for a movie.  I’ve been excited, calm, exhilarated, nervous you name it.  I went along to the Black Panther Premiere on Thursday evening… and I can’t even!!!  Just go and see it. 

Angela Bassett, with Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan, the UK’s Daniel Kaluuya, Forest Whitaker, just put down a performance and a half. Many of the predominantly black cast were in attendance at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, with the film being praised for its cultural importance as well as maintaining the studio’s reputation for blockbuster action.

Why is this movie so important?

Black Panther is different from all other movies of this genre. The director made the superhero unapologetically black whilst commanding respect. He created a whole new paradigm for the black superhero.

Black Panther was more than just a movie. It was a milestone in black cinema. The screenings themselves became a part of our memories and culture.

Millions of kids were finally able to see themselves as heroes on the big screen. Representation matters. It was ALWAYS so much more than a comic book movie.

I’m not going to give spoilers… you MUST watch this movie. You will leave empowered, enriched and enlightened. Now I’m SO excited to share the European premiere with you…

The excitement!
The anticipation!
The swag crowd!
The European Premiere of Black Panther, London. ✊🏾#BlackPantherLive #BlackPanther   #BlackPantherPremiere #BlackPantherEuropeanPremiere #djsemtex pic.twitter.com/8WZrBUaRut

— Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE (@KennethTharp) February 8, 2018

My buddy Stormzy was ALL HYPED about the premiere…

.@Stormzy1 is hyped for #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/hMRIJtPGcR

— Marvel UK & Ireland (@MarvelUK) February 8, 2018

Leticia Hector and Comedian Kojo

Cosplay and African dress was EVERYWHERE… along with Sudanese… AND we got a free BOOK! Score!

Kanya King MBE and Chucky Venn

All the stars looked AMAZING!!!

It’s a wrap at the Hammersmith Apollo! Stay tuned for #BlackPanther in UK Cinemas next Tuesday, book your tickets today: https://t.co/a1wjuzBulH pic.twitter.com/KrUAIBUcfH

— Marvel UK & Ireland (@MarvelUK) February 8, 2018

Sagaboy Mag

The film is regal, it’s royal and it just needs to be seen and more than anything needs to be understood.  I totally understand why there has been a bit of a backlash.  When the same images have been viewed for decades and something “different” comes along it upsets the apple cart.  I totally understand and haven’t taken any negative feedback because it’s a black film to heart.  I say put your thoughts aside and go and see the film with an open mind, and open your mind even further. Are you excited to see it? Let’s chat about it on Facebook  Twitter and Instagram.

Let’s talk about it!