Was Kamaru Usman in Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?

Kamaru Usman has been one of the most technical fighters in the UFC roster and his prominence is such that he is considered as the most established welterweight fighter to have ever graced the UFC roster. However, this professional fighter has a knack for movies that you’ll least expect of him.

Regardless, there’s a question that often looms when it comes to ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’. People often wonder if Usman had anything to do with the Marvel movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Let’s delve into it and understand Usman’s association with Marvel.

Did Kamaru Usman Play a role in Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Panther?

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is one of the best films from the Marvel cinematic universe. It was the sequel to the original Black Panther movie. It was also a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman who graced the Marvel cinematic universe as the original Black Panther.

Kamaru Usman graced the silver screen in none other than Marvel’s cinematic spectacle, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” His long-cherished dream materialized as he assumed a brief yet captivating cameo role within the masterpiece.

Usman confirmed this when he unveiled an image of himself, bedecked as a guardian in the Black Panther movie, on his social media platform. Notably, it is important to underline his admiration for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the late Chadwick Boseman, the luminary actor who embodied the iconic role of T’Challa in the inaugural Black Panther movie.

Usman talks about his experience as a cast in the Marvel cinematic universe

Kamaru Usman’s appearance in the Black Panther movie was like a dream come true for the fighter. While he was at the premiere of the movie he gave a statement that expressed his enthusiasm. He added ” To be honest, it’s something I kind of spoke into existence. After seeing the first one, I was such a big fan. I was like, man why wouldn’t I be in the second one? They’re fighting, they’re Africans, they look the part, they’re physical, like, I should definitely be in it.”

The ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ further emphasized that acting is totally different from fighting and it’s way harder than what he was expecting. he added “It was definitely not what I expected. Let me just say, it’s much harder than I thought. It was much harder than I thought. My first day on set, I’m in a scene where I’m explaining — well I don’t wanna give away the movie, but I’m in front of the people in the movie, and a piece of me is like ‘Oh s**t! I’m on set!’ So, was a little bit nervous and I only had just a couple of lines!”

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Kamaru Usman was one of the few UFC fighters who have graced Hollywood. What’s your opinion on Kamaru USman’s acting? Would you like to see him in action again? Do tell us in the comments below.

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