Bridget Boakye is a writer, activist, and entrepreneur based in Accra, Ghana. Raised in both Ghana and the U.S., she is particularly interested in issues that draw on the experiences, insights, and values from both Africa and the African Diaspora. She is currently an Amplify Africa Fellow and member of the Global Shapers Accra Hub. You can find her on Instagram at @boakyeb

The ever witty and creative Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, just released a spin-off of the global phenomenon, Black Panther. The Marvel film which recently crossed the 1 Billion gross mark is set in the fictional African nation of Wakanda. Wakanda Forever is the salute of the people of Wakanda and has become a global symbol of Black power and solidarity.

Released just two days ago, Nollywood’s Wakanda Forever is set in a village in Nigeria and weaves traditional storytelling with juju/voodoo and comedic special effects to explore family and lineage in an African society. It has already garnered thousands of views on YouTube, winning the attention of a global audience desperate to connect with the African continent.

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