Today in history on the 16th of February in 2018 The Black Panther, the movie based on the American comic book superhero and set in the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda was released.

The film went on to become a global megahit and popularized the concept of African Futurism.Thanks to its sleek (though exaggerated) depiction of Afrofuturism, Black Panther became an unsung hero to help boost interest in science and technology among the younger generation, especially for Black American youth. Even the actress who plays Shuri (Letitia Wright) has spoken up to use her platform to encourage young Black women to study STEM subjects.