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This past Sunday, November 3, 2024, South Africa marked the 30th anniversary of the South African Music Awards. The night paid tribute not only to three decades of South African music but was also a standout moment for local fashion. Held at Gallagher Convention Centre, the event embraced a "Proudly South African" theme, celebrating the country’s rich musical heritage and vibrant style culture.
Stars came dressed to impress, wearing designs from top South African designers like Naked Ape, Imprint, and Otiz Seflo. The red carpet was a colorful spectacle, with icons like Sophie Ndaba, Anele Zondo, Busiswa, Arthur Mafokate, Bucie, and Ringo Madlingozi showing up in looks that honored their South African roots with bold colors, intricate patterns, and skillful craftsmanship. African Fashion International (AFI), one of the event sponsors, also dressed several attendees, highlighting the strength and creativity of local design.
Here are some of the standout looks from the night:
1. Luthando "LootLove" Shosha
She wowed with multiple looks throughout the night, but the showstopper was definitely this "fun & flirty" number, crafted by Otiz Seflo.
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2. Minnie Dlamini
As is customary for any host, she wowed with multiple looks on and off stage, but the truly ICONIC moment came with her "Tyla-inspired" onstage look by local designer Asanda Mayibe.
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3. Priddy Ugly
The Hip Hop Album Of The Year Winner, walked the red carpet in a striking belted teal suit, designed by bespoke tailer House of Olé.
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4. Zanele Potelwa
She lit up the night in a showstopping, sun-bright yellow gown encrusted with rhinestones, crafted by designer Otiz Seflo.
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5. Khosi Twala
She graced the carpet in a stunning forest-green gown by K Bubbles Designs.
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6. Lethabo 'LeJoy' Mathatho
She fully embraced nature in a green, figure-hugging gown adorned with crystal flowers, designed by Siphosihle Masango, also known as Sipho the Designer.
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7. Nadia Nakai
The rapper dazzled in gold, glistening and glowing in a custom Gert-Johan Coetzee creation.
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8. Mbalenhle Mavimbela
She was fully bloomed in a orange flower-inspired gown by Otiz Seflo.
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9. Lungelo Tyson Mathonsi
The actor owned the carpet in a suit by Imprint, paired with pleated culotte pants.
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10. Bucie Nkomo
She graced the stage in a full white ensemble, designed by LSJ Designs.
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It was an unforgettable night for South African music and fashion! Head to #SAMA30 on Twitter and Instagram to catch all the stars who lit up the red carpet
