'Definitely attending the Met Gala next year': Sjava promises red carpet debut
South African singer and rapper, Sjava, has vowed to attend the Met Gala in 2026, gracing the carpet in a stunning traditional wear.
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Award-winning singer and rapper, Sjava, has set his eyes on the internationally acclaimed fashion event, the Met Gala.
Sharing on his official X account, the 'Uyena' hit maker shared that he will be making his debut at the prestigious event next year.
'Definitely attending the Met Gala next year ngiyobagqilaza ngengezo nkabi (I'm going to show up with the most stunning traditional wear),' he said.
Definitely attending the Met Gala next year ngiyobagqilaza ngengezo kabi — Sjava indlalifa (@Sjava_atm) May 6, 2025
The 41-year-old singer and rapper is among the known celebrities in SA for embracing their IsiZulu culture.
Be it music videos or public appearances, you will find Sjava wearing an outfit that consists of a pinch of IsiZulu in it.
This year's Met Gala witnessed a notable presence of South African creativity, with both designers and celebrities gracing the event's blue carpet.
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Thebe Magugu dressed Aurora James and Ivy Getty in nude and brown pleated robes, paired with pleated skirts as well as a headpiece, while David Tlale dressed Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe in a cream and gold suit that is an off-shoulder neckline and was paired with 70s bell-bottom pants
The highly anticipated Met Gala took place on Monday, 5 May, and we got to see the stunning outfits on the blue carpet, which was filled with daffodils.
This fundraising event is hosted annually on the first Monday of May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York, co-chaired by Anna Wintour.
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