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Boseman was perhaps best known to local audiences for his role as king T’Challa in black Panther but he also stole the spotlight as Jackie Robinson in 42 and James Brown in Get up.
In 2018, he delivered a passionate speech at Howard University in Washington, DC, encouraging graduates to never give up on their dreams, no matter what barriers they may face.
“I’d rather find a purpose than a job or a career,” he said. “Purpose crosses disciplines; it is an essential item for you. It is the reason you are on this planet at this particular time in history. Your very existence is wrapped up in the things that you are here to fulfill.
“When I dare to challenge the system that would relegate us to victims and stereotypes, without clear historical antecedents, without illusions or talents… when I questioned that method of portraying, a different path opened for me. The road to my destination. When God has something for you, it doesn’t matter who’s opposed. “
His death has shocked fans around the world and in South Africa. Tributes to the star flooded social networks.
Media personality Maps Maponyane said: “The fact that Chadwick Boseman battled colon cancer for four years while putting out so many great movies is remarkable … makes you think that he could have been a superhero in real life too. What a man.”
The Queen star Vuyolwethu Ngcukana called Boseman’s death “incredible.”
