Fans 'slay' in traditional African wardrobe for 'Black Panther'
Black Panther mania has officially taken over the internet! The much anticipated film finally debuted in theaters last night, and fans were more than a little excited.
While many hashtags emerged for the premiere, one stood out in the crowd. #WakandaCameToSlay began trending, highlighting people who wore traditional African wardrobe to the theaters. Fans were thrilled to dress up for the film — and they looked stunning!
Last night at the @fanbrosshow #CrownWakanda screening of #BlackPanther #WakandaCameToSlay pic.twitter.com/SaV9hith6N
— Oyinade of Dora Milaje (@OhNaira) February 16, 2018
What movie are you here to see?
Me: You know why I’m here ✊ #BLACKPANTHERPREMIERE #ForTheCulture #WakandaCameToSlay #HBCU #blackpanther pic.twitter.com/XeIGJwrfxH— Jeré De-Ann (@jaye_deann) February 15, 2018
Proud, Black and #wakanda ready! #BlackPanther Movie opening #datenight with the hubby! #blackpantherpremiere #blackgirlmagic #WakandaCameToSlay #WakandaForever #wak pic.twitter.com/CwV9iRE04n
— Monique Tanette (@AuthorMoJoseph) February 16, 2018
On my way to see #BlackPanther at the #CrownWakanda event. Look, I tried my best with my Gele. #WakandaCameToSlay pic.twitter.com/xhDu7mjqXd
— Dy✨Hime of Wakanda (@dyprinzess) February 15, 2018
I have the best parents✊ #WakandaCameToSlay #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/Q9k7pYRIzR
— #blacklivesmatter (@heycheyennehey) February 16, 2018
I’ve never been more excited about a movie since the lion king. I love and embrace my beautiful brothers and sisters for going in wearing their traditional attire in support! #ProudSouthAfrican #WakandaCameToSlay (here is a throwback in my one of my attires) pic.twitter.com/2olgozASRy
— Keneilwe Love (@karimahlove) February 16, 2018
Oh yeah this dope AF RT @luvthispayne: @BlackGirlNerds #WakandaCameToSlay #BlackPantherWeek #BlackPanther #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/prezb80i9y
— FUCK Critics (@DJSuchandSuch) February 15, 2018
#WakandaCameToSlay Here we go!! pic.twitter.com/pfTmDlWuPz
— sublimage (@santacayo) February 16, 2018
Some women extended this creativity and even copied the traditional makeup in the film.
#BlackPanther Dressed down today but tomorrow I'll be more dolled up! #WakandaCameToSlay pic.twitter.com/ORvV7P7T2g
— Talia, of Wakanda ✊ (@TaliaMirai) February 16, 2018
When Wakanda Calls, and you answer. I've been waiting for this moment since I saw my first X-Men cartoon at 8 years old. #BlackPanther #WakandaCameToSlay pic.twitter.com/5ShpH0lBiz
— Carmen Phillips (@carmencitaloves) February 16, 2018
When other Twitter users saw the hashtag #WakandaCameToSlay trending, they were moved by the cultural references, proving Black Panther is more than just entertainment.
Live Feed of me reacting to the outpouring of #WakandaCameToSlay posts: pic.twitter.com/gFrXUc4fWA
— Tora Shae, The Revealer (@BlackMajiik) February 16, 2018
Seeing all these people dressing up #WakandaCameToSlay is giving me so much life. Come on Kings & Queens. Yaass! #WakandaForever#BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/O5I4gkDCTC
— MelanatedMermaid (@purple_byobow) February 16, 2018
I can’t remember the last time I left the theatre with so much love & joy being radiated from myself & the MASSIVE group of people around me… this movie is going to be groundbreaking ✊✊ #BlackPanther #WakandaCameToSlay #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/jRfujYA7D0
— Beth Bastian (@BethJBastian) February 16, 2018
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