T’Chaka was born as the first son of King Azzuri, who was also known as the Great Unifier. Azzuri was the king of Wakanda during World War II, when he allied with Captain America and Nick Fury against the Nazi invasion. Azzuri gave Captain America a piece of Vibranium, a rare and powerful metal that is found only in Wakanda, which was used to create his iconic shield. In return, Captain America gave Azzuri his triangular shield as a token of trust and friendship .

T’Chaka grew up learning about his future responsibilities as the monarch and the Black Panther, the protector of Wakanda and the leader of the Panther Cult. He excelled in the ways of the warrior and honored the old ways of magic, despite the technological advancements of his nation. He also had a personal motorcycle that he used for traveling around the Golden City .

In 1959, T’Chaka was kidnapped by Geoffrey Sydenham, a scion of the Dread Dormammu, and his organization ICON, who wanted to overthrow and pillage Wakanda for its technology. He was rescued by Nick Fury and his team of Avengers, which included Howard Stark, Namora, Sabretooth and Ulysses Bloodstone .

T’Chaka married N’Yami, a chief scientist of Wakanda who was an orphan and created Vibranium rings and anklets to quell aches and pains. They had a son named T’Challa, who would later become the Black Panther after him. T’Chaka also adopted a white child named Hunter, who survived a plane crash in Wakanda and became known as the White Wolf .

T’Chaka faced annual challengers for his throne and title, which he defeated with skill and grace. He worked tirelessly to maintain peace and prosperity among the various tribes of Wakanda. He also faced external threats from enemies who coveted Vibranium or wanted to exploit Wakanda’s resources. One of these enemies was Ulysses Klaw, a mercenary and scientist who had a sonic weapon powered by Vibranium.

T’Chaka met his tragic end when Klaw attacked Wakanda with a group of mercenaries. T’Chaka confronted Klaw in his palace and tried to stop him from stealing Vibranium. However, Klaw shot him with his sonic weapon, killing him instantly. T’Challa witnessed his father’s death and vowed to avenge him. He managed to destroy Klaw’s weapon and sever his right hand, forcing him to flee .

T’Chaka’s legacy lived on through his son T’Challa, who became the new king and Black Panther of Wakanda. T’Challa honored his father’s memory by continuing to protect Wakanda from its enemies and advancing its technology and culture. He also joined forces with other superheroes such as the Avengers and the Fantastic Four to fight against global threats.

T’Chaka has appeared in various media adaptations of Marvel comics, such as movies, TV shows and video games. He was voiced by Beau Weaver in the Fantastic Four animated series and by Jonathan Adams in the Black Panther animated series . He was portrayed by John Kani in Captain America: Civil War and Black Panther , where he appeared in flashbacks or as a spirit in the ancestral plane. He also appeared in video games such as Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 and Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 .