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Mzansi’s celebs who slayed at the Black Panther premiere

SA celebs graced the MTNSummer red carpet as they showed up to the premiere of the long anticipated film Black Panther/ Wakanda Forever at Rosebank mall in Johannesburg. 

The mall was filled with stardom as Somzi, along with South African comedian Mpho Popps and media personality K Naomi welcomed the stars on the red carpet as the three presenters of the premiere.   

The night of the premiere was recalled as a bittersweet moment as the attendees felt the absence of Wakanda’s hero and king Chadwick Boseman who went by the name of T’Challa in the film.

Overall, it was truly a celebration of different diversities coming together and Africa taking up space. Mzansi’s celebs joined in the celebration as they slayed the red carpet in a Wakanda style.

Here are your favourite local celeb who absolutely rocked the MTN red carpet: 

First up we have the host with the most, the one and only Somizi aka Somgaga who wore a lace shirt, with African print embedded on his shirt along with a black leather pant.

 

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Media personality Anele Mdoda was also in attendance as she rocked this beautiful white dress which was in print with African patterns. 

 

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K Naomi who was also one of the presenters of the Wakanda Permeire SA, wore a gorgeous green dress by Malondie and she looked like an African queen.

 

 

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SA’s very own Connie Chiume who felt very “honored” last night,  looked beautiful in her African print dress, which was by Imprint South Africa.

 

 

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Pearl Thusi looked gorgeous in all red for the Wakanda Forever permire. The actress was dressed by Scalodesigner

 

 

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Siyamthanda Ndube rocked a stunning blue African attire dress, with patterns all over the dress and she looked absolutely amazing.

 

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Dr Criselda Kananda wore a stunning blue gown as well, with an African print necklace along with her African hat.

 

 

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