Most 7 things you should know about Funke Akindele’s role as Dora Milaje in “Avengers: Infinity War.”
The actress is yet to confirm or deny this story.
NAIJAPARY has reached out to Akindele and her publicist for a statement on the trending story.
“Avengers: Infinity War” is the most anticipated movie of 2018, according to IMDB, and features Akindele alongside Marvel characters such as Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow among others.
NAIJAPARY has put together 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 Panther, recruited from every tribe of Wakanda. Funke Akindele-Bello Funke Akindele-Bello (Press)
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.
It could be for the role, or not. Funke Akindele shaved her head in 2017. (Instagram//FunkeAkindele)
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 Panther’s orders limit them to just injuring enemies.
Funke Akindele is arguably an unrivalled A-List Nollywood star with successful works such as “Isoken” and “Jenifa’s Diary” to her name. Nigerians already took to Twitter to show their excitement.
“Avengers: Infinity War” debuts April 25, 2018.
