M’baku is 100% in it for the drama. Examples:

sirgnomethegiant:

• Makes grandiose speeches and is willing to die trying to get the throne
• Let’s Nakia, Shuri, Ramonda, and Everett kneel before him – proclaiming him the person they’re willing to follow and stand behind, knowing full well T’challa is alive
• Saves that info until he’s convinced they mean it (bc he feels his people have been slighted and deserves the respect – true)
• Threatens to feed Everett to his children
• Constantly interrupts heartfelt family moments
• Refuses to give aid to T’challa when he asks
• Shows up when and/or waits until T’challa is losing and helps turn the tide of battle