danai and andy bts of the final episode
danaigurira: How do you honor a king? Reeling from the loss of my colleague, my friend, my brother. Struggling for words. Nothing feels adequate. I always marveled at how special Chadwick was. Such a pure hearted, profoundly generous, regal, fun guy. My entire job as Okoye was to respect and protect a king. Honor his leadership. Chadwick made that job profoundly easy. He was the epitome of kindness, elegance, diligence and grace. On many an occasion I would think how thankful I was that he was the leading man I was working closely with. A true class act. And so perfectly equipped to take on the responsibility of leading the franchise that changed everything for Black representation.
He made everyone feel loved, heard and seen. He played great, iconic roles because he possessed inside of himself that connection to greatness to be able to so richly bring them to life. He had a heroic spirit, and marched to the beat of his own drum; hence his excellence as an artist and the incredible courage and determination as he faced life’s challenges; while still guiding us all.
He was zen and sweet and funny (with the very best laugh), attentive, and truly, truly, good. I can’t even wrap my mind around this loss. A loss resonating in my own heart as well as around the globe. The children he inspired, my heart aches for them, to lose their hero just as they finally found him. I am so thankful to have taken the Black Panther journey with him. To have known him, spent time in his light and leadership and to call him forever a friend.
Lala Ngoxolo Kumkani.
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Danai Gurira 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards January 19, 2020
Danai Gurira 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards January 19, 2020
Danai Gurira receives the 2019 CARE Impact Award for Global Equality
Danai Gurira Special Screening Of AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 10 - September 23, 2019
Danai Gurira Special Screening Of AMC's 'The Walking Dead' Season 10 - September 23, 2019
“Through Americanah, Chimamanda brought the African female voice into mainstream consciousness in an unprecedented way. It is intellectually incisive, indicting, yet full of humor, and riddled with humanity. She makes unheard voices familiar, universal and yet palpably specific,” said Gurira. “I am honored to bring her incredible novel to life on the screen. I’m thrilled to collaborate once again with Lupita who brings her astounding ability as a performer and producer shepherding this project, along with HBO MAX’s unbridled enthusiasm to bring this groundbreaking narrative to the TV audience.
Chadwick Boseman and Danai Gurira at The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 Women In Entertainment, December 5, 2018.
I don’t know how you’re gonna get through all of them. AVENGERS: ENDGAME (2019)
Danai Gurira attends the #IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Day Two at the IMDb Yacht on July 19, 2019 in San Diego, California.
“TWD Family is forever, and it never ends. It was a very difficult decision, but it was about my calling and other opportunities I wanted to explore.” - Danai Gurira confirms Season 10 will be her last at "The Walking Dead" Panel during 2019 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 19, 2019
Danai Gurira attends The Walking Dead Panel at Comic Con 2019 on July 19, 2019 in San Diego, California