True Black Excellence

What is "Black Excellence"? and why is it so important?

When I think of Black Excellence, I think of a young black female or male, who is truely proud of where they come from and is willing to share their knowledge and culture with everyone around them.

Considering that Africa is the worlds second most populated continant,  it has so many countries with with different backgrounds, traditions and cultures making more empowering than ever. But at the end of the day, we are all one and are able to celebrate each other differences.

With this in mind, it has taken me time to be proud of where I come from and truely embrace my herriitage. This is only because when I was growing up, the people I idolized  were family members, who had suceeded in life and a few celebrities. But now, it has become a movement of being proud of who you are and embracing each others excellence.

Black Panther Premiere Experience

Having said that, last night was by far one of my proudest achievements. I witnessed greatness and true black excellence by attending the Black Panther European Premiere, which took part at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith. This opportunity wouldn't have been possible with out the help of the Mobo Awards Twitter Competition and being chosen by them.

Me and my girl @theslumflower #blackpanther London pic.twitter.com/HirZLrtHh5

— Azza Gasim (@azza_urbanista) February 8, 2018

I felt it was only right to dress the part and wear this ensemble and represent my country of Sudan!

Outfit details; 

Coat from Skinny Dip London,

Dress from Saudi Arabia 

Jewelry courtesy of Lovisa

The attendies included the cast; Ryan Coogler, Chadwick Boseman, Michael B Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Andy Serkis, Martin Freeman and Florence Kasumba. 

We brought #Wakanda to London, and y’all really showed up and showed out. 🙏🏾🇬🇧 #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/giDoe9L9jB

— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) February 9, 2018

As well as UK Grime artists, footballers, actors, actresses and singers such as ; John Boyega, Stormzy, Daniel Sturridge, Leona Lewis... etc

The best of Britain hits the black carpet.. #BlackPanther @JohnBoyega @Stormzy1 @DanielSturridge pic.twitter.com/XWSmJR5H2X

— Marvel UK & Ireland (@MarvelUK) February 8, 2018

.@leonalewis joins us on the black carpet at the Apollo #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/zU7yRctTAN

— Marvel UK & Ireland (@MarvelUK) February 8, 2018

Before the screening started, I managed to take a good look around and see everyone embrace their herriage and culture in support for the film and it was truely breath taking. But the most empowering experience I had was to be in the same space and pressence  of all of these talented actors and actress, who were directed by the genius; Ryan Coogler  was something indescrible. No one will ever have this same feeling, unless they were there too and felt it. 

I'm not gonna spoil this film for anyone, it its definatly a must see!! 

Take yur family, wear your culture and enjoy the film!!

Posted By Urbanista ( Azza Gasim)
Follow me on Twitter/Instagram (@azza_urbanista)

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We are Black Panthers ✊🏾

When we think of "superheroes/heroines " we think of a man or woman who hides their true identity and instead portrays this alternative version of themselves in the best light possible with indescribable powers that can save the world. But, we realize they are just like us;  human beings with emotions, dreams, and spirits. Yet, they also have to go through the same struggles as we do, day by day, but they have to fight crime, save the world and be themselves at the same time, which is not an easy job to do. However, unlike us, they find the strength within themselves and find the balance to do so, which is why we see them as powerful people that we hope to aspire to become one day.

Take Black Panther for example. I think so many people are excited to see this film and have taken more of an interest in this particular comic is because the film has a full cast of colored people, which makes it more powerful and more relatable to young black/African people, who need someone to aspire to. Usually, any person of color that is casted in a large feature film is seen as a supporting role or sidekick to the main character. But this time around , its a full cast  that everyone can relate to.



From the time Ryan Coogler (who directed and wrote Fruitvale Station and Creed ) announced he was creating Black Panther,  I was ecstatically happy because not only did each one of those films had such a  powerful storyline and complex characters that everyone could relate to, but it also had one of my favourite actors  Michael B. Jordan, who happened to be the main guy in each one of these films.


 The chemistry between Ryan and Michael is truly magical and inspiring, due to the fact that while working on Fruitvale Station,  Ryan was writing Creed and brought Michael into his world. Then while the two of them were working on Creed, Ryan was in the process of creating Black Panther and again brought Michael into his world, but bringing in a bigger and more influential cast with him. I can already see big things happening for both of them and I will always continue to support them.



With all of that in mind, I decided to create a digital scrapbook full of artworks, featuring the cast of Black Panther. 

We are all Black Panthers! 

We are All Wakandians! 

Let's support and fight for one another and bring peace and tranquility to our world.

Posted By Urbanista ( Azza Gasim)
Follow me on Twitter/Instagram (@azza_urbanista)

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