Who is W'Kabi in Black Panther?

Head of the Border Tribe. T'Challa's advisor and Okoye's husband, advocates global engagement.

Who plays W'Kabi in Black Panther?

W'Kabi is played by Daniel Kaluuya.

W'Kabi's abilities include border patrol tactics, political advocacy, vibranium tech access, leadership.

W'Kabi has 3 mapped relationships in Black Panther. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Eye Color: Brown. Hair Color: Black hair. First Appearance: Black Panther.

Alignment: Neutral
Species: Human
Abilities: Border patrol tactics, Political advocacy, Vibranium tech access, Leadership

W'Kabi — Professional King And Advisor — T'Challa / Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman)
Their advisory relationship collapses when W'Kabi supports Killmonger's claim.

W'Kabi is identified as T'Challa's advisor and urges him to bring Klaue back alive.
W'Kabi — Family Husband And Wife — Okoye (Danai Gurira)
Their marriage is placed under extreme strain by conflicting loyalties.

The plot identifies W'Kabi as Okoye's husband and later shows Okoye confronting him when his army stands down.
W'Kabi — Alliance Military Ally — Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan)
W'Kabi supplies military support to Killmonger's revolutionary agenda.

Killmonger is backed by W'Kabi and his army while preparing to distribute Wakandan weapons worldwide.