John Kani

John Kani is a South African actor, playwright, director, and cultural activist whose work helped define modern South African theatre. He co-wrote the anti-apartheid plays *Sizwe Banzi Is Dead* and *The Island* with Athol Fugard and Winston Ntshona, earning international recognition and a 1975 Tony Award for his performances. As a solo playwright, he wrote *Nothing but the Truth*, while his screen work includes portraying T’Chaka in *Captain America: Civil War* and *Black Panther*.