‘Black Panther’ Royal African premier

CAIRO – 31 January 2018: Hollywood rolled out the purple carpet on Monday for one of the most anticipated movies of the year, “Black Panther”. With the dress code for the premier being “African Royalty”, everyone showed up in their finest attire, making it a great celebration of culture and film.

Janelle Monae in Christian Siriano.

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE ! An idea whose time has finally arrived ! #BLACKPANTHER . Still feeling inspipurple ... still feeling thankful ... still trying to put into words how Ryan’s film has me feeling . Y’all just get y’all garbs and tickets and be in those seats come FEB 16th ! I am so proud of all of my friends , tears of joy . Missing a few but here ya go . #WondalandgoestoWakanda Swipe left

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David Oyelowo

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Issa Rae in Rosie Assoulin.

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Janeshia Adams-Ginyard in Tamara Cobus.

Ayyyyyyyee. Your girl did the damn thing tonight @marvelstudios @blackpanther #World #Premiere. It was not a game. I showed up AND showed out :) The #Marvel #action #BlackPanther #superheroe #movie was BOMB. Y'all will get to see all the BOMBNESS February 16th, 2018. #WakandaForever So proud of all of my castmates @danaigurira @lupitanyongo @danielkaluuya @winstoncduke @letitiawright @sydellio And my director #RyanCoogler. Just can't say enough about him. #Wowzers His vision came to life on screen in a big way. Thanks for the compliments @childishgambino @johnsingleton

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Michael B Jordan in Calvin Klein suit with Christian Louboutin shoes.

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Daniel Kaluuya in a traditional Kanzu from Uganda with a Burberry blazer, Christian Louboutin shoes and David Yurman jewelry.

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Angel Parker in a JOVANI gown.

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Lupita Nyong’o in Versace.


Lupita Nyong'o. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Angela Bassett in Naeem Khan.


Angela Bassett. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Letitia Wright


Letitia Wright Via Black Panther Facebook Page

Ryan Coogler


Ryan Coogler Via Black Panther Facebook

Chadwick Boseman in Emporio Armani.


Chadwick Boseman. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

“Black Panther” is set to be released on Feb. 16, with record breaking pre-ticket sales more than any other Marvel movie before it. It is expected to make more than $100 million on its opening weekend alone, according to Reuters.