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Highlighting awesome fictional African characters from any media! ☀️Africa Represent !

Joined August 2021
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This unlocked my memory!!😲
Young Samurai Jack trains in Africa
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Not gonna lie, being called “TekNo” (Tarek & Nordine) was pretty badass in Foot 2 Rue!
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The beautiful Tina Tena Ansah as Kojo's mom, Abena In 'A Different World'
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kojos parents didn’t come to play 😭 #adifferentworld
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Today’s African character of the day is Kojo Achebe from A Different World (2026). Despite his parents having a different vision for him, he’s an entrepreneur at heart with a passion for fashion. He’s Nigerian and Ghanaian 🇳🇬🇬🇭
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Did someone say Tuareg Zira. 💜🌒?? #idwtbamg
Speaking of magical girls, I saw this headcanon that Zira is Tuareg Algerian because her name comes from “Taziri” meaning “moonlight” 🌙 I’ve been thinking about it ever since💜💜💜🥹
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Ororo e Spike. Rabisco da noite. #Xmen
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Speaking of magical girls, I saw this headcanon that Zira is Tuareg Algerian because her name comes from “Taziri” meaning “moonlight” 🌙 I’ve been thinking about it ever since💜💜💜🥹
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AND purple is her main color ?? Add some silver jewelry and they’re set 😭!
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Adorned by Chi, I still think of you 🩷🩷🩷💕
Dark skinned black people can be moe too
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Nasambi from @studionlite upcoming project MFINDA 💫
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Since starting pre-production on our anime film with our partners in Japan, the character designs of #MFINDA have evolved into something uniquely beautiful.✨ Let’s start with our protagonist, ODI 💙 Character design by Patience Lekien & Tom Lintern ✍🏾 #anime #characterdesign
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To the costume designers, please note that Ororo Monroe is a fashionista. She better have THE BEST outfits ✨💅🏾 Maya Boyd is gonna kill it as Storm ⚡️⚡️⚡️
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Toussaint/T-Challa II has grown up! David Jonsson has some big shoes to fill, but I believe he’ll honor Boseman’s legacy. Black Panther 3 will release December 25, 2028
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“Trip to Africa” trope IN 2026?! Come on now, Disney 😑!
Synopsis for The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen! “The story picks up when Cheetah Girls Galleria and Chanel, alongside Galleria’s daughter Faith and her three friends, travel to Africa to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary…” (Cont’d)
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I’m well aware the Cheetah girls went to Spain and India but every time there’s an episode or a movie about “going to Africa”, it’s always to the savannah, wildlife with no cities, it’s tiring!
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Happy Father’s Day!💐
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Today’s African character of the day is Ken Tadera from Daemons of the Shadow Realm. He’s Dera’s half brother and a former master of daemon pair Tenaga-Ashinaga. He’s Ethiopian 🇪🇹
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Grieving Miraculous Dakar🥹🕊️ Ladybug would’ve loved the Pink Lake
Probably the upcoming Miraculous World specials! Which one are you most excited for? ✨ #MiraculousLadybug #mlbtwt
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HAPPY AFRICA DAY!! 🌍 (🧵) Here are some animated films and TV series to look forward to !
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