The #M'BakuChallenge is taking off, but this 7

2025-04-27 20:25:18admin

Actor Winston Duke may have been one of the highlights of Black Pantherbut now, it's his character with a formidable Nigerian accent that's stealing all the attention online.

Welcome to the #M'BakuChallenge, a tribute of sorts to the Jabari tribe leader M'Baku, played by Duke in Black Panther. It's pretty simple: Twitter users have recreated the dialogue from M'Baku's introductory scene and have filmed their own versions. The results are surprisingly accurate and hilarious—but it's the kids that have taken the spotlight.

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Seven-year-old Jordan's version is flawless, but it's probably best not to watch if you're sensitive to spoilers and have yet to visit Wakanda.

Aside from M'Baku, Jordan also plays two other characters, Zuri and the Black Panther himself. With the strength of who knows how much vibranium, he nails it effortlessly.

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"I mean just in case y’all need a stunt double for the next movie... just giving y’all options," Jordan's mom posted on Instagram, though she didn't mention the number of trips to the movie theater it took for Jordan to memorize the lines. The video has since gone viral, and Black Pantherstar Michael B. Jordan has even left a few comments of support for him.

"Lil man you nailed it!!!!," he wrote.

But Jordan's not the only one who has an impeccable impersonation.

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Thankfully it seems as if Duke knows imitation is the highest form of flattery. He tweeted his seal of approval for those participating in the challenge, and encouraged people to "keep them coming-o!!!"