The History Of Wakanda Explained

Since first appearing on screen in 2018's Black Panther, the African nation of Wakanda has become one of the most iconic settings in the MCU. But what's the real story behind T'Challa's homeland? This is the history of Wakanda explained.

Everyone knows Wakanda as the civilization that discovered vibranium. The true origins of the country, however, are far more complicated than that — and are rooted in a deep and mysterious mysticism.

Wakanda was originally home to a collection of beasts known as the Originators. Among these ancient creatures were beings such as the serpentine Simbi, the ape-like Vanyan, the arachnoid Anansi and the insectoid swarm known as the Creeping Doom.

Eventually, ancient human beings were drawn to the area, where they soon encountered these strange beasts. They all lived in harmony for a while, but the Originators balked when humans started to abuse the land's natural resources. A deadly conflict ensued, and among the human combatants arose heroes that ascended to become the Gods of Wakanda — otherwise known as the Orisha. With the help of the Orisha, the Originators were defeated and banished to the Nether-Realms, forever losing the land they had called home. Wakanda was founded shortly after.

For years, the country developed pretty much just like any other ancient civilization. But soon enough, thanks to a little cosmic mischief, a rock from outer space would land in Wakanda — one that would forever change the Marvel Universe.

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Vibranium | 1:24
The first Black Panther | 2:33
Cults of Wakanda | 3:33
Invasions | 4:36
The reign of T'Chaka | 6:12
The rise of T'Challa | 7:23
Skrulls | 8:46
The fall of Wakanda | 9:33

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