Nia Dennis: “This routine definitely reflects everything that I am today as a woman. ...And, of course, I had to incorporate a lot of parts of my culture...." (Screen capture)

by Jay Connor —

If “show up to show out” was a person, is there a better candidate on planet Earth other than Nia Dennis?

Last year, the celebrated UCLA gymnast sent jaws crashing into the floor with a show-stopping, Beyoncé-inspired floor routine that went all types of viral. And now, one of the most powerful purveyors of Black Girl Magic has reappeared just in time to snatch more wigs and obliterate her competition.

In her latest tribute to Black Excellence, set to the soothing sounds of Missy Elliot, Kendrick Lamar, Monica, and just about everything else doused in melanin, the 21-year-old put on for the culture as only she can:

https://twitter.com/uclagymnastics/status/1353398409038680065

…Oh, you definitely put on for culture, Nia. The entire kingdom of Wakanda is singing your praises.

(This post appeared originally at theroot.com.)