The release this week of Marvel Studios’ latest superhero outing, “Black Panther”, has triggered the enthusiasm of African movie fans and a sense of pride that Hollywood has finally plugged a gap.
With an almost entirely black cast and a young African-American director, Ryan Coogler, the film has already won rave reviews for its stereotype-busting portrayal of Africa.
After all the hype, select audiences in African countries have got a sneak preview of the new blockbuster — and many agree it’s an important moment in popular culture.
“As I was watching the movie with friends, I remember we all felt part of history. This is beyond a movie. This is huge,” said Brian Barasa, a 29-year-old Kenyan who says he has loved comic books for as long as he can remember.
Set in the fictional African country of Wakanda, the film’s focus on black protagonists, stories and culture…
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