The Myth Of Wakanda: How Hollywood Distorts The Legacy Of Colonialism – OpEd

By Lipton Matthews*

The film Black Panther is one of the most profitable films in recent years, earning revenue in excess of $1.3 billion at the box office. Further, some expect the sequel to do even better. Throughout the world, audiences were captivated by the glamor of Wakanda, a sophisticated African state untouched by...