M'Baku is a Marvel Super Heroes minifigure first released in 2022.
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Marvel Cinematic Universe[]
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe M'Baku is the leader of the Jabari Tribe, an ancient group of Wakanda which isolated itself from the rest of Wakanda for hundreds of years due to their disdain for innovation and industrialization. During T'Challa's coronation, M'Baku attempted to conquer Wakanda by challenging T'Challa in combat only to be defeated and forced to yield, being persuaded by T'Challa to do so as neither wanted his people to be left without a leader.
After Erik Killmonger usurped the throne of Wakanda and mortally wounded Black Panther, T'Challa found himself rescued by the Jabari Tribe as repayment for the prince having spared M'Baku's life during their combat. Following this, M'Baku was persuaded to join Black Panther's battle against the usurper as he came to realize that Wakanda's resources in Killmonger's hands would be disastrous. After Black Panther became king again, M'Baku's forces and the forces of Wakanda made efforts to mend their relations.
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