John Kani Reflects on Chadwick Boseman

John Kani, the South African actor who portrayed T'Chaka in Black Panther, recounted the deep bond he shared with the late Chadwick Boseman during a recent event. After Boseman's death in 2020 from colon cancer, Kani received an overwhelming number of condolence messages from fans who mistakenly thought he was Boseman's biological father. Reflecting on their relationship, Kani described Boseman as an 'incredible' professional who worked tirelessly to perfect his craft and had a unique sense of time on set. Kani acknowledged that while he initially tried to clarify their relationship, he has since embraced the sentiment that Boseman was like a son to him. The two actors had previously worked together in Captain America: Civil War, and Kani expressed admiration for Boseman's dedication to his roles. As the world continues to remember Boseman, actress Lupita Nyong'o recently honored him on what would have been his 48th birthday.