7 Things You Should Know About Funke Akindele’s Role In The Hollywood Movie, Avengers (PHOTOS)

It is no longer news that actress Funke Akindele has been listed among the full cast of the “Avengers: Infinity War” on IMDb as a member of Dora Milaje.

However, the actress is yet to confirm or deny the story even though she and her publicist have been reached for a statement, that notwithstanding, Nigerians have already taken to Twitter to express their excitement.

“Avengers: Infinity War” is the most anticipated movie of 2018, according to IMDB, and features Akindele alongside Marvel characters such as Black P@nther, Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow among others.

Here are seven things you should know about Akindele’s role in the movie.

1. The Dora Milaje (pronounced dora-meh-LAH-shay) is translated in English as “Adored Ones”

2. In the comics, the Dora Milaje are the personal bodyguards of the Black P@nther, recruited from every tribe of Wakanda.

3. As an ancient tribal tradition, the Dora Milaje are assembled as potential queens for an unmarried king. This is to maintain unity in Wakanda by ensuring the possibility of the king selecting a wife from any of the 18 tribes in the kingdom.

4. It’s customary for the Dora Milaje to shave their heads and have tribal markings. In 2017, Akindele shaved her head. It could be for the role, or not.

5. While most of the Dora Milaje are nameless, several like Okoye (played by Dania Gurira) Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Queen Divine Justice are the most prominent.

6. They are the most accomplished female fighting team in the Marvel Universe. With ease, they fought the master Russian assassin Black Widow and almost defeated Storm.

7. The Dora Milaje are trained to kill, but Black P@nther’s orders limit them to just injuring enemies.

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Posted: at 12-01-2018 06:29 AM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Evil Hollywood

Posted: at 12-01-2018 09:01 AM (6 years ago) | Hero

make she confirm statement first o...nigerians

Posted: at 12-01-2018 11:52 AM (6 years ago) | Hero

So what is funke's role, is it as Nonye, the warrior that understands her kings wishs or as  Nakia, the warrior that wants her kings love, even when he doesn't love her, or as Ororo storm, i dont think so, wait there is still  another warrior , "Chanter". Chante the one who dreamed of returning from america to wakanda, even though no NIgerian woman dreams that.

Also expect the dialogue to be in hausa.

Posted: at 12-01-2018 12:52 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac