“Ini Edo or Destiny Etiko Could Have Played Shuri in Black Panther”- Emeka Rollas Alleges, Fans React

The president of Nigeria’s Actor Guild, Emeka Rollas, recently shared his thoughts on Wakanda Forever and why he believes Nollywood actors were shortchanged by not being in the film.

Rollas noted that Wakanda Forever is an African story, and Nigeria has a stake in it, owing to General Okoye’s role.

Okoye is a Nigerian name, and the role would have been better suited for a Nollywood actress, according to the AGN president.

Emeka Rollas believes Ini Edo, Kate Henshaw, and Destiny Etiko would have done an excellent job.

He also stated that while he is aware that a South African played the role, he does not believe it was fair to deny a Nigerian the opportunity to star in such a global franchise.

However, it is worth noting that Tems and Rema’s voices were heavily featured in Wakanda Forever. Emeka Rollas’ interview is embedded below:

Here are some of the online reactions to the comment:

@tadeendowed: “It’s not an African story, uncle. Na comic book wey person for America write in the 60s. No Nigerian actor is worthy to act that night screen.”

@reach_africamedia: “True !”

@kelvinchilds_: “He’s spilling facts!!”

@Joshuakk: “Abegi sey Kate Henshaw that can’t jump na him wan us spear fight.”

@ade___damola1: “This people una like to dey whine una sef o.”

@nickiegoldee: “Yes, we deserved to have been in that movie, he isn’t lying.”

@nonso_louiss: Well, Okoye was in the very first two Wakanda movie, she didn’t start with Wakanda Forever.”