New Chadwick Boseman memorials emerge from Black Panther co-stars

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

It's been five days since the death of Chadwick Boseman left many with a gaping hole in their heart. And since that time, those who loved and admired him have found their own ways of honoring the kind and gentle actor's memory. For some, paying tribute to Boseman means gathering their Avengers action figures and holding a make-believe funeral. For others, it means gathering with friends and fans online for a BLACK PANTHER watch party. For those who shared a screen with Boseman during his Marvel tenue, celebrating the fallen king means taking their time to craft a loving tribute, and then sharing it online for all to see and be comforted by.

The latest of Boseman's co-stars to do exactly that are Letitia Wright and John Kani, who played Shuri and T'Chaka in Marvel's BLACK PANTHER, respectively.

Recently while participating in an interview with Southern African Morning, Kani spoke about working alongside Boseman in Marvel's BLACK PANTHER and CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. During his time with the panel, Kani talked about Boseman's enthusiasm for BLACK PANTHER, and how eager he was to represent his people and heritage on Marvel's grand stage.

"It was an incredible presence of a young man who is incredibly tense, urgent, and absolutely focused," Kani began. "He knew most, more than us, that this was a moment of time, and it was Africa's time. He felt quite seriously with Ryan Coogler, 'Guys, we've got one chance to do an all-Black movie, in Hollywood, funded by Marvel, and to make it the biggest success we can. Because this opportunity might not come again.' He was that kind of actor."

Wright, on the other hand, paid tribute to her dearly departed friend by posting an emotional video to her social media accounts. The video contains a series of images that provoke a sense of calm, peace, and tranquility. As the video plays on, Wright speaks to Boseman from the bottom of her heart, allowing her words to float through the air like Wakandan flower petals on the wind.

"My brother, an angel on earth, departed. A soul so beautiful, when you walked into a room, there was calm. You always moved with grace and ease. Every time I saw you the world would be a better place," Wright says with a heavy heart. Later in the video, she adds, "I thought we had more time and many more years to come for more laughter and more moments of me picking on you on set, leaning my head on your shoulders in the throne room as Ryan gave us notes and thought this would be forever."

I've gone ahead and have posted Wright's tear-jerking video below. It will definitely make you choke up, but it is well worth a watch: 

As I've said in previous articles, Boseman's passing has hit me real hard. There's even a part of me that still can't believe he's gone despite all the tributes and coverage pouring in. It just doesn't seem real. I hope you're all taking care of yourselves during this time, and are celebrating Boseman's life in your own way. Wakanda forever.