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Princess Shuri of Black Panther fame is on tour not in Wakanda but in Guyana, the CARICOM South American nation she was born in and left at age 7 for London.

Letitia Michelle Wright began a two-week tour of her CARICOM homeland after landing in the South American nation on Jan. 27th. The actress, who was born in Good Intent, Guyana but raised in the UK from age 8, was met by Oneidge Walrond, Guyana’s Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and special performances by the National School of Dance, steelpan music.

The star became the most emotional when she was hugging her father and grandmother, who were part of the welcome team. During her address to the press, the Black Panther star said as the plane was landing, she was reminded of her last day in Guyana. She said even as a child, she knew she was destined for something great.

“At the age of eight, I knew there was something for me to do. I didn’t know that I would go away for so long. So, as I was landing, I was remembering that little girl and how frustrated she was and not knowing how much she would miss her country and