South African stars shine at world premiere of Black Panther

Cape Town – The South African flag was flying high at the world premiere of Black Panther.

On Monday night John Kani, Atandwa Kani and Connie Chiume joined the rest of the star-studded cast on the red carpet in Los Angeles.

John reprises his role as King T'Chaka, Atandwa will play the younger version of him and Chiume will play a mining elder.

See pics here:

In a red carpet interview with Variety the theatre legend told the publication how Black Panther represents Africans in a different light.

“I knew we would introduce a different African. The African that is a global figure, the African that cares and contributes to world peace."

Watch it here:

(Photos: Getty Images)