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“Elegy to Black Panther" Yibambe, Mfalme, yibambe on your crossing to the ancestral land Where we imagine the Infinity Gauntlet sitting safely upon your taloned hand. Rest in power, Mfalme, sleep peacefully, for your earthly battles are won; The King of Wakanda forever, our most esteemed, Native son.”

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