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Celeb Spotting At The DStv iRock Festival

It went down in Port Elizabeth this past Easter weekend at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, as SA’s finest musos turned up the stage at the DStv iRock eBhayi Music Festival. The overcast weather didn’t stop fans enjoying 12 hours of non-stop entertainment, from renowned artists including American house queen, Monique Bingham, Thandiswa Mazwai and plenty more. At events like these, of course, BONA is always on the look-out for fashion and scouting for style hits and misses from your favourite celebs.

Shelton Forbes

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Somehow, Vuzu’s Shelton Forbes is always dressed in black. (thumbs down)

Dineo Moeketsi

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Dineo Moeketsi keeping up with the in-trend of coloured hair. (thumbs up)

Vusi Nova

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Not sure about singer, Vusi Nova’s bedazzled waist coat. (thumbs down)

Ringo Madlingozi

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Iconic Ringo looking age appropriate. (thumbs up)

DJ Dimplez

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DJ Dimplez in typical DJ gear – jeans and a sweater. (thumbs down).

Thandiswa Mazwai

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Has King Tha lost weight? (thumbs up)

Vusi Kunene

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A blue looking Vusi Kunene. (thumbs down)

Monique Bingham

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Simple, drab and barefoot, Monique Bingham. (thumbs down)

Busiswa

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Too many things going on with Busiswa’s outfit – the ill-fitting tights, bling, bandana, Massai cuff don’t come together nicely. (thumbs down)

By: Phila Tyekana

Pictures: Pako Lefifi 

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