Have you seen the #BlackPantherChallengeSA?

Black Panther, the most anticipated movie of the year, continued to gain hype amid its South African release on Friday, 16 February.

The film as well as its accompanying soundtrack, which features local acts such as Sjava, Saudi and Babes Wodumoe, has been critically acclaimed by film critics, movie-goers and the general public as it places Africa within a positive narrative.

The film is set in fictional Wakanda, the most technologically advanced nation in the Marvel universe. It follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the king of Wakanda (played by veteran South African actor, Dr John Kani), returns to Wakanda to defend the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s courage as king – and Black Panther – is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.  The film also features appearances by local actors Atandwa Kani and Connie Chiume.

Black Panther stars, Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira, were also in South Africa for screenings of the movie:

En route to South Africa!!! Taking BP to the Motherland! #BlackPanther #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/YFK3HXPzCz

— Danai Gurira (@DanaiGurira) February 15, 2018

South Africans have been taking part in the #BlackPantherChallengeSA posting outfits, videos, rap freestyles and fan art inspired by the film.

Check out some of the marvellous #BlackPantherChallengeSA posts below:

Been waiting for the release of Black Panther🤗..Now that it's around the corner this is how I'm getting ready💃🏽 @SediiMatsunyane hun I'm nominating you for the #BlackPantherChallengeSA pic.twitter.com/xqjTi9eVxg

— IG:KatlegoMohoaduba (@TheKatlegoM) February 14, 2018

After listening to the Black Panther Album I’m so ready for this movie!! 😩 🙌🏽 inspired even! I’m nominating @Sjava_ATM @KhuliChana and @ZakweSA to take part in the #BlackPantherChallengeSA 😏 pic.twitter.com/Kn3I7SrAOW

— J Flo (@Jesse_Suntele_) February 14, 2018

BLACK PANTHER READY!!! The power is infectious… How are you getting ready for the big release? @BontleModiselle @vanillablaq @Priddy_Ugly @Ofentse_Tlou I CHOOSE YOU to join in!! #BlackPantherChallengeSA pic.twitter.com/6X8d93j2oL

— Candice Modiselle (@CandieModiselle) February 14, 2018

2 days until Black Panther!!! This movi This is how I am getting prepared for it. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾What about you?

I nominate @Thomas_RamaG and @kanti_dina to do the most by unleashing their inner warrior and taking part in the #BlackPantherChallengeSA pic.twitter.com/edc1BmYnuz

— Simphiwe Petros (@SimphiwePetros) February 14, 2018

Feeling like superheroes the black panther fever got us #BlackPantherChallengeSA @mbofho1nick @Phila_Nabantu @SouListic_Bacon pic.twitter.com/nUfJGM4Nop

— Zane ‘Madam Sauce’ Libimbi (@libimbi_zane) February 14, 2018

https://twitter.com/RorisangT/status/963715363279114240

https://twitter.com/PearlModiadie/status/961980845849546752

Spat a few bars that are Black Panther soundtrack worthy. I challenge @YoungstaCpt @TumiMolekane @KwestaDaKAR @MapsMaponyane @mojaklehoko to try beat this young verse. I’ll wait #blackpantherchallengeSA pic.twitter.com/vO6FLW3FGk

— Donovan Goliath (@DonovanGoliath) February 9, 2018

Valentine's for what when black panther is gonna be in cinemas this Friday #blackpantherchallengeSA pic.twitter.com/axfWVtPTyX

— Zane ‘Madam Sauce’ Libimbi (@libimbi_zane) February 14, 2018

@noxiousdeejay i think you qualify to be put my selector for this 🙌 #BlackPantherChallengeSA pic.twitter.com/xyUr9rovjP

— #24HOURTOLIVE OUT NOW (@Kaluladee) February 14, 2018

From the archives 👻👻👻#BlackPantherChallengeSA pic.twitter.com/4OcLfsS2e5

— King Hackler (@HuddyHackle) February 14, 2018

Were you at any of the screenings in the City? Send us your pictures!