These M’Baku quotes offer insights into his perspective and values.
M’Baku Quotes on Leadership and Tradition
“We have watched and listened from the mountains . We have watched with disgust , as your technological advancements have been overseen by a child who scoffs at tradition .”
“And now … you want to hand the nation over to this prince .. .(he steps nose to nose WITH T’CHALLA) Who could not even keep his own father safe . Hmm? We will not have it . I said we will not have it !”
“Silence! I make the pronouncements here, girl .”
“Us? You are the first King to come here in centuries . And now you speak of us?”
M’Baku Quotes on Defiance and Strength
“Witness the might of the Jabari firsthand !”
“Where is your God, now?!”
“No powers . No claws . No special suit, oh ! Just a boy, not fit to lead .”
“I would rather die !”
“We will not help you .”
M’Baku Quotes on Aid and Debt
“It’s challenge day .”
“Were the odds fair?”
“So, it was less a murder than a defeat?”
“Come with me.”
“He is in a coma , barely clinging to life .”
“One of our fishermen found him at the edge of the river border. He brought him to me.”
“It is the only thing keeping him from joining the ancestors .”
“Take him. He ‘ ll be dead in seconds.”
“Are you done? Are you – are you done?”
“I owed you a great debt. A life for a life. Consider it paid .”
“No harm wi l l come to her I give you my word.”
“(LAUGHS) I bet you could . But no . I will give no Jabari lives towards your cause .”