Why the death of Chadwick Boseman has hit Kenyans so hard

Chadwick Boseman, the actor best known for playing beloved Marvel Superhero Black Panther with Lupita Nyong'o at a past event. [Courtesy]

If you have heard people saying “Wakanda Forever” and loosely associated it with a movie, stand corrected that it is more than that. The statement is derived from the film Black Panther, a chant by the film’s characters’, the Wakanda people.

The film is an Oscar-winning piece that highlights crucial social justice themes, combating racism using powerful portrayal of black people. Further, it addresses issues such as human trafficking and poverty in its themes.