‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Premiere: Lupita Nyong’o, Rihanna & More Stars On The Red Carpet

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‘Wakanda Forever’ Premiere

‘Wakanda Forever’ Premiere — The Wakanda Forever premiere on Oct. 26, 2022, was filled with many celebrities, including Rihanna and her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky. The film’s release follows the 2018 hit Black Panther starring Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan, and many more.

Riri and Rocky’s red carpet appearance at the event also comes five months after the “it couple” welcomed their first child together in May 2022. Now, the “Umbrella” singer is gearing up for her 2023 Super Bowl Halftime performance in February.

The exciting trailer for Wakanda Forever premiered in July, but was sadly missing the late Chadwick who passed away in Aug. 2020. Now many of the first film’s cast has reuntied in their very best attire at the new movie’s red carpet premiere in Hollywood, CA. See Letitia Wright, Lupita, Angela Bassett, singers Chloe and Halle Bailey, and many more of the Black Panther stars in the photo gallery below!

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Lupita Nyong’o At The London Premiere

Lupita Nyong’o At The London Premiere — Lupita Nyong’o was dream dressed in gold and black Alexander McQueen during the London premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on Nov. 3, 2022. Looking like a true queen, she wore her hair in a braided crown.

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Danai Gurira At The London Premiere

Danai Gurira At The London Premiere — Danai Gurira looked like pure drama during the London premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Her Elie Saab number features billowing silk sleeves, a sheer, black and gold embroidered body, and a slit up the front.

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Cynthia Erivo At The London Premiere

Cynthia Erivo At The London Premiere — Cynthia Erivo was glowing in a yellow Erdem jacket dress during the London premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She matched her coat with sunshine yellow eyeliner and had on black thigh-high boots.

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Michaela Cole At The London Premiere

Michaela Cole At The London Premiere — Michaela Coel stunned at the London premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She wore a sleek bodysuit by tk with a lace sarong. Her hair was in a fierce cooper buzz.

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Florence Kasumba At The London Premiere

Florence Kasumba At The London Premiere — Florence Kasumba looked like a true gem in this colorful gown during the premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The dress’s purple, red, green and blue patches of velvet almost sparkled.

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Leigh-Anne Pinnock At The London Premiere

Leigh-Anne Pinnock At The London Premiere — Leigh-Anne Pinnock was sultry in a corset-inspired dress during the London premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Opera gloves and a little bow-adorned bag gave the look some extra sass.

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Clara Amfo At The London Premiere

Clara Amfo At The London Premiere — Clara Amfo was bold in gold during the London premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Her shimmering dress featured two blocks of strappy cutouts, baring her legs and midriff.

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Maya Jama At The London Premiere

Maya Jama At The London Premiere — Maya Jama was striking in scarlet during the London premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She had on a huge necklace which echoed the geometric patterns on her skirt.

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Dina Asher-Smith At The London Premiere

Dina Asher-Smith At The London Premiere — Dina Asher-Smith looked gorgeous at the London premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Her silvery grey gown had sexy gatherings hugging her figure and were balanced by a ruffle on the opposite hip.

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Nicholas Pinnock & Tia Rolph At The London Premiere

Nicholas Pinnock & Tia Rolph At The London Premiere — Nicholas Pinnock and Tia Rolph looked like a power couple during the London premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. He wore a black three-piece suit without a tie. She was glam in a black taffeta gown with puff sleeves.

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AJ Odudu At The London Premiere

AJ Odudu At The London Premiere — AJ Odudu looked sassy in a glitzy minidress during the London premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The handkerchief-style dress had several sparkling patterns with leather straps.

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Rihanna In LA

Rihanna In LA — Rihanna attended the premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in a stunning beige gown that featured many sequins. Riri completed the chic look with extra-long satin gloves, which also matched her earth-toned dress. The songstress wore her long jet-black tresses in elegant loose curls for the evening.

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Lupita Nyong’o In LA

Lupita Nyong’o In LA — Lupita Nyong’o was white hhot in a long two piece outfit consisting of an asymmetrical, one-shoulder top and a skirt with cutouts all down the center. She accessorized with a matching white headpiece and De Beers diamond jewellery.

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Angela Bassett In LA

Angela Bassett In LA — Angela Bassett was a vision of royalty in a strapless purple gown. The dress channeled the 1920s with dramatic tiers and a low, slinky skirt. The actress accessorized with silver earrings.

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Letitia Wright In LA

Letitia Wright In LA — Letitia Wright opted for a menswear inspired look in an all black suit. She added crystal details on her blazer jacke, tying into her silver ring. She finished the outfit with a pair of patent leather black shoes.

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Danai Gurira In LA

Danai Gurira In LA — Danai Gurira channeled Angela’s look in a similar purple dress, opting for a more dramatic top and higher slit. The gown resembled a flower and matched her purple satin shoes.

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Chloe & Halle Bailey In LA

Chloe & Halle Bailey In LA — Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey held hands as they arrived at the ‘Wakanda Forever’ premiere in Los Angeles. Halle was elegant and classic in strapless black dress reminiscent of old Hollywood, while sister Chloe went with a plunging sequin number featuring an ultra high-slit to show off her platform sandals.

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Marsai Martin In LA

Marsai Martin In LA — Marsai Martin wrote her own black tie rules as she arrived in a flirty short black dress with a bow-shaped top that went over her shoulders. She kept the rest of her look simple with a long manicure, rings and black pumps.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph In LA

Sheryl Lee Ralph In LA — Sheryl Lee Ralph was bold in baby blue and a leopard asymmetrical skirt as she arrived on the purple carpet for ‘Wakanda Forever’, the sequel to ‘Black Panther.’ The skirt was cut high enough for her pointy black poots to point through. She accessorized with a royal blue clutch.

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Princess Love In LA

Princess Love In LA — Princess Love was a golden goddess in a strapless dark gold dress. The number featured a high slit to show off her super strappy sandals that wrapped all the way up to her knees. She added to the golden glow vibes with her bronzed makeup.

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Quinta Brunson In LA

Quinta Brunson In LA — Quinta Brunson went with a unique deconstructed look primarily made of a slinky gold material, cut with navy blue velvet on the right. She carried a blue bag and kept her hair back, showing off her earrings.

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Lake Bell In LA

Lake Bell In LA — Lake Bell went with a jumpsuit for the premiere and looked oh-so-stylish. The ’70s inspired number had metal fringe details going down the sleeves and bell botom pants, while the front bodice was a slightly sheer solid black. The actress added pointy black pumps to tie the outfit together.

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Karrueche Tran In LA

Karrueche Tran In LA — Karrueche Tran stepped out in a mustard yellow gown made out of a fringe tassel material. It resembeled a sari with a one shoulder cut. The high-low skirt also allowed cameras to catch her lace up gold sandals. Here makeup was also on point with a bright green eye shadow.

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Michael B. Jordan In LA

Michael B. Jordan In LA — Michael B. Jordan was handsome in yellow as he gave the camera a smoldering look over his shoulder. The actor, who stars in the film, added a pair of diamond earrings to his look. He was also seen sporting a Vacheron Constantin watch.

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Rege-Jean Page

Rege-Jean Page — Rege-Jean Page was classic in a light gray suit as he walked the star-studded purple carpet. He kept his footwear casual with a fresh white sneaker and opted not to add a tie to his crisp white dress shirt.

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Ryan Coogler & Wife Zinzi Evans In LA

Ryan Coogler & Wife Zinzi Evans In LA — Director Ryan Coogler had wife Zinzi Evans at his side at the LA premiere of his film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The duo looked amazing in matching whites. Ryan went with a drapey satin suit, while Zinzi looked like a Grecian goddess in her drapey caped gown.

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Tyler Perry In LA

Tyler Perry In LA — Tyler Perry matched the carpet in his velvet purple blazer with a black swirl pattern. He finished the look with black pants and shiny shoes, adding a dash of glamour with his elegant bow tie.

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