“The outfit Shuri is wearing in this scene features an Adinkra symbol (cultural visual symbols from the Asante/Ghana region of Africa) on it. This Adinkra symbol means ‘purpose,’ and she certainly has a purpose in Wakanda.”
This is the scene where M’Baku calls out Shuri during the challenge. I love that everyone surrounding her snaps to action, but please check out Shuri’s body-language here.
Look at her face.
She is looking M’Baku dead in the eye. Her stance is open and relaxed. She’s not the least bit intimidated.
Also notice that Shuri’s mom and most of the Dora aren’t pointing those vibranium spears at M’Baku.
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