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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 14: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria enters the octagon during the UFC 245 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 14: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria enters the octagon during the UFC 245 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Kamaru Usman is a modern welterweight fighter and former champion in the UFC. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ adorned a stylish suit for the premiere event of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’. The 35-year-old athlete looked in great shape while meeting the Marvel Film premiere. Celebrities from the UFC community poured into the comment section, praising the UFC fighter.
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Usman had also managed to do a small cameo in the sequel to the blockbuster 2018 film.
Israel Adesanya and Daniel Cormier expressed their admiration
Kamaru Usman attended the World Premiere event of ‘Black Panther’ and posted it on Instagram. Known MMA personalities poured in their reactions in the UFC fighters’ comments. The 35-year-old plays an undisclosed cameo in the upcoming film ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, a sequel to the 2018 smash-hit ‘Black Panther’.
‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ had impressed director Ryan Coogler with his grace and power in the Octagon and this landed him the prestigious opportunity. But that’s not it. Several UFC personalities were impressed. They took to share their happiness on his Instagram post.
The Stylebender, Israel Adesanya, supported the UFC fighter and commented “🙅🏾♂️🖤✨”.
Former UFC fighter, Henry Cejudo wrote, “That’s awesome my brother ❤️❤️❤️ 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬”.
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Kamaru Usman’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz commented “Love you champ ❤️🤛🏿”.
Frankie Edgar stated, “So dope!”UFC Legend Daniel
Cormier expressed “The man! Congrats my brother”.Polish MMA fighter Joanna Jędrzejczyk commented “Woah🔥”.
Another social media user commented, “Ok i see u!!!”.A user commented “Proud of all you are doing 🙏”.American Rapper Tobe Nwigwe commented “🗣What a night“Kamaru Usman in Hollywood
The film seems to be garnering positive reviews and will release on November 11th, 2022, in theatres worldwide. Many famous personalities from the UFC community and fans of Usman commented on his Instagram post. Thus, his Hollywood career is already receiving appreciation.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 06: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria prepares to fight Colby Covington in their UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 268 event at Madison Square Garden on November 06, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Looks like all the stars from the MMA circuit want to see the welterweight fighter succeed in his upcoming venture. At the movie’s world premiere, he was seen with many stars in the film and fits in perfectly with Hollywood stars. Famous stars such as ASAP Rocky, Rihanna, Halle Bailey, and Chloe Bailey also were in attendance.
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