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5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by vanessaRN(f): 7:28am On Feb 19, 2018

In recent times, there have been controversies about popular American movie Black Panther which was said to have allegedly added top Nollywood stars, Funke Akindele-Bello and Genevieve Nnaji.

However, none of these actresses came out to confirm if there were truly on the set of the movie or not but Nigerians made their research and came out with screenshots of where their names were spotted.


At the moment the movie Black Panther is one of the most anticipated films of the year. The movie, which has gathered a movement, is the first all-black feature cast and director movie and has been embraced by the black community as a big break for the black community.

According to Guardian, they came up with a list of five talented Nigerians in the movie Black Panther. The list consists of only one woman.

1. SOPE ALUKO:

Talk talent and Sope Aluko takes a good spot. The Nigerian-born mother of two speaks four languages including her native language, Yoruba. Asides two degrees in engineering and marketing, she had her drama education at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) and has performed at the National Arts Theatre in Lagos. She has acted in The Good Lie, 96 minutes and Identity Thief. She plays the role of Shaman in Black Panther movie.

She has also featured in the movie, Pitch Perfect 2, she played the role of a tomboy.

2. TUNDE LALEYE:

One time Lagos-based Tunde Laleye moved to the United States with his family in 1997 where he completed his secondary school education. He is a registered nurse and studied the Eric Morris Process of Acting. He has acted in several films and television series including Zoo and MacGyver. He is a Border Tribesman (uncredited) in the Black Panther movie.

3. DAVID OPEGBEMI:

Not much is known about this great talent David Opegbemi. He played the role of a Club Patron in the TV series, Empire, in 2017. He is a Jabari Warrior (uncredited) in the Black Panther movie.

4. TARI OMORO JNR:



Tari Omoro Jnr

Tari Omoro Jnr is an American but hails from Nigeria. Omoro fell in love with acting while studying computer science at the Tyler Junior College. He was a member of the crew of the box office film, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. Black Panther will be his first film. He is a Jabari Drummer (uncredited).

5. AMECHI OKOCHA:



Amechi Okocha

Amechi Okocha is an American-born Nigerian actor. He has appeared as a cast in several films as far back as 2012. He is best known for the 2013 film, Speechless. He plays the role of Bueze in the movie Black Panther.

Nice one!

SOURCE
https://www.reportnaija.ng/2018/02/19/meet-5-talented-nigerians-hollywood-movie-black-panther-photos/
Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by Nobody: 7:30am On Feb 19, 2018
Still waiting for funke akindele's avenger

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by Nobody: 7:43am On Feb 19, 2018
Black panther black panda �




Buhari must return to daura

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by princechurchill(m): 8:09am On Feb 19, 2018
So no kannywood actor really

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by ClintonNzedimma(m): 9:35am On Feb 19, 2018
Like if you think Black Panther is the best Marvel movie so far

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by Ajisebioyolaari: 9:36am On Feb 19, 2018
princechurchill:
So no kannywood actor really
lol.....trouble maker! grin

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by nototribalist: 9:37am On Feb 19, 2018
princechurchill:
So no kannywood actor really
they should wait for Iraq film festival

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by jerflakes(m): 9:37am On Feb 19, 2018
Abeg where I go fit download this movie?

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by Nobody: 9:37am On Feb 19, 2018
W A K A N D A F O R E V E R.

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by sportfolder: 9:38am On Feb 19, 2018
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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by MrPresident1: 9:39am On Feb 19, 2018
grin
Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by IgboticGirl(f): 9:39am On Feb 19, 2018
all this one role actors



abeg make we hear word



they are not even in any main character ....who knows them

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by ssikiru: 9:39am On Feb 19, 2018
nice roles
Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by deebrain(m): 9:39am On Feb 19, 2018
This is a major achievement for the Buhari administration.
We are having more Nigerians actively involved in Hollywood blockbusters. We have created jobs for Nigerians even in hollywood...

Lai Mohammed.

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by kabie(m): 9:40am On Feb 19, 2018
What ve u brought to the table,Mr waiter?...keep ur stupid opinion to urslf.
Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by Rmxr: 9:41am On Feb 19, 2018
Nice

Yoruba lawa

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by KIDfurniture(m): 9:41am On Feb 19, 2018
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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by Akinwerndey: 9:41am On Feb 19, 2018
black panther lived up to the hype

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by Donkay82: 9:42am On Feb 19, 2018
As usual nairaland tribal arse!holes has taken over the thread already,when Ghanaians are having nightmares and throwing tantrums over their none inclusion

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by ALAYORMII: 9:43am On Feb 19, 2018
Why do we validate ourselves by white standard??

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by intruxive(m): 9:43am On Feb 19, 2018
If u haven't seen black panther, then u haven't seen any super hero movie at all, this is by far the best wink

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by LaughButton01(m): 9:43am On Feb 19, 2018
Oya lemme find trouble

the ratio is 3:1:1

if you know, you know


like if you know

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by bkfilms: 9:43am On Feb 19, 2018
This is what we've
Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by Nobody: 9:44am On Feb 19, 2018
Waiting for the movie to be available on pirate bay

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by intruxive(m): 9:44am On Feb 19, 2018
jerflakes:
Abeg where I go fit download this movie?
Go to the cinema, the experience is high wink

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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by nobsalis: 9:45am On Feb 19, 2018
KIDfurniture:
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Show me d way u bro...
Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by Nobody: 9:47am On Feb 19, 2018
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Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by livebynite: 9:48am On Feb 19, 2018
ClintonNzedimma:
Like if you think Black Panther is the best Marvel movie so far

undecided
Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by psalmiel(m): 9:49am On Feb 19, 2018
OceanmorganTrix:
Still waiting for funke akindele's avenger

Funke is not among Avengers cast.
It's official
Re: 5 Nigerians In "Black Panther": Sope Aluko, Tunde Laleye, Amechi Okocha, Tari by OGHENAOGIE(m): 9:53am On Feb 19, 2018
LaughButton01:
Oya lemme find trouble

the ratio is 3:1:1

if you know, you know


like if you know

chai Nigerians....de ll always divide .....nawa dis guys self are not Nigerians in d rare sense self de are westerners now make we develop our own here

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