- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has welcomed American streamer Kai Cenat to Lagos House, Marina.
- The visit focused on discussions around youth-focused projects, as the influencer continues his second visit to Lagos.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday received popular American internet personality and streamer, Kai Cenat, at the Lagos House, Marina.
The visit was disclosed by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril A. Gawat, in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter).
According to Gawat, Kai Cenat, who is visiting Lagos for the second time, paid a courtesy visit to the governor, during which he shared his experiences and impressions of the state.
He revealed that the globally recognised streamer is currently in Lagos to further discussions on projects and initiatives he plans to introduce for children and young people in the state.
Kai Cenat is one of the most influential streamers in the world, boasting millions of followers across platforms such as Twitch and YouTube. His content is especially popular among young audiences globally.
Details of Cenat’s schedule and specific engagements during his stay were not made public by state officials.
In other news… Renowned Nigerian writer and New York Times bestselling author, Nnedi Okorafor, has opened up about the reservations she had while working on Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, citing deep concerns about how Africa was portrayed through the fictional nation of Wakanda.
In an interview with Al Jazeera English, Okorafor explained that her unease stemmed from tensions between Wakanda’s storyline and her own views on African history, culture, and identity.
She noted that one of the most difficult aspects for her was the depiction of Wakanda as a highly advanced and affluent African nation that deliberately isolated itself from the rest of the world. According to her, this raised troubling questions about why such a powerful country would have remained passive during periods of colonialism and other traumatic moments in Africa’s history.
Okorafor also criticised the way Wakanda’s global connections appeared to lean more toward the United States than toward other African countries, a dynamic she felt undermined the idea of continental solidarity.
Beyond that, she admitted feeling uncomfortable with the concept of monarchy itself. The portrayal of Wakanda as a kingdom ruled by a king conflicted with her personal beliefs, further adding to her hesitation about the project.
Known internationally for her contributions to African literature, fantasy, and science fiction, Okorafor has built a celebrated career that earned her global acclaim. Marvel’s decision to bring her into the Black Panther franchise placed her at the heart of one of the world’s most influential comic universes.
Despite her initial doubts, she ultimately agreed to take on the role, seeing it as a unique opportunity to influence and redefine the story from within. She referenced her work Long Live the King as an example, explaining that she intentionally wove in symbolic moments to make leadership in Wakanda feel more human and accessible.
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