Marvel’s Black Panther swoops into cinemas today and South Africans are dressing up for the occasion with the #BlackPantherChallengeSA.
South Africans are posting pictures of themselves in traditional African garb on social media, with some even nominating their friends to follow suit.
Ster Kinekor cinemas in Gateway and Cape Gate are hosting an Opening Night Party for the film tonight, and are requesting that guests dress up in traditional gear.
However, that’s not stopping people from marching into various other cinemas with their spears and colourful attire.
Black Panther is a first for the Marvel Cinematic Universe – which began with 2008’s Iron Man – as it marks the studio’s first black superhero to star in his very own film, and features a predominantly black cast.
Been waiting for the release of Black Panther?..Now that it’s around the corner this is how I’m getting ready?? @SediiMatsunyane hun I’m nominating you for the #BlackPantherChallengeSA pic.twitter.com/xqjTi9eVxg
— IG:KatlegoMohoaduba (@TheKatlegoM) February 14, 2018
#BlackPantherChallengeSA pic.twitter.com/0dogGMVT34
— palesa Dahlia (@matlhako22) February 16, 2018
Watching #BlackPantherChallengeSA with my momma pic.twitter.com/xkPjPukPp2
— LenahSibisi (@LenahSibisi) February 16, 2018
The excitement just kicked in ✨#BlackPanther#BlackPantherChallengeSA pic.twitter.com/SeMhcc3T5d
— Mamarumo? (@Mamarumo_m) February 16, 2018
My #BlackPantherChallengeSA outfit for tomorrow I know it opens today but I bought tickets for tomorrow cause all the good seats where taken at the theater I wanted to watch it at today #BlackPanther #BlackPantherxSA pic.twitter.com/8vTaHtqBG3
— Khali Masooane (@Khaliphonnia) February 16, 2018
#BlackPanther #WakandaDay #BlackPantherChallengeSA The Prince…of Wakanda. ?? pic.twitter.com/4CAMa96cjw
— Somebody’s Son ?? (@Mark_quoted) February 16, 2018
Show Your Colours If You’re Ready For Tonight! #SiblingArmy #WarReady #WakandaForever #BlackPanther #BlackPantherChallengeSA pic.twitter.com/chTGAaKoiD
— MaverickDrummerGqoba (@Maverick_Gqoba) February 16, 2018
We on tonight Fam!
Finally the the day has come! ⬛✊?#WakandaForever #BlackPantherChallengeSA #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/TqxpA65PZo
— MaverickDrummerGqoba (@Maverick_Gqoba) February 16, 2018
#BlackPantherChallengeSA
I’m ready…..!!!!! pic.twitter.com/opKHdlMqiP— Team__Ceebi (@portia_blaque) February 15, 2018
Picture: Marvel