Black Panther 3 Is Coming, Can Zambian Music Make Marvel History Again?

Marvel fans have something to look forward to after Black Panther 3 was officially announced for release on 15 December 2028. The film will once again be directed by Ryan Coogler, and for many Zambians, the news brings back memories of a proud moment for the country’s music industry.

When Black Panther, Wakanda Forever was released, the trailer featured “Never Forget” by Sampa The Great featuring Tio Nason, Mwanje, and Chef 187. It was a huge milestone that showed Zambian music could reach one of the world’s biggest film franchises.

Now the big question is: Can Zambia do it again? With another Black Panther film on the way, many fans are hoping a Zambian artist will once again feature on the soundtrack.

The new movie is expected to see Letitia Wright return as Shuri, Winston Duke as M’Baku and Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia. New cast members include David Jonsson as Prince T’Challa II, while Denzel Washington is also joining the film in a new role.

The Black Panther films are known for celebrating African culture, fashion, and music. Their soundtracks have introduced millions of people to African artists from different countries.

Sampa The Great proved that Zambia has world-class talent. However, only a few Zambian artists have managed to push their music onto the international stage through major collaborations and global exposure.

The country has many talented musicians, but reaching projects like Marvel requires quality music, strong management, international partnerships, and consistent promotion beyond Zambia.

With more investment in the music industry and artists aiming for global markets, Zambia can create more opportunities like the one Sampa The Great achieved.

As the countdown to 15 December 2028 begins, many Zambians will be hoping that another local artist gets the chance to represent the country on the Black Panther 3 soundtrack. It happened once, and with the right effort, it can happen again.

By Namakau Lishebo