South Africa's royals and celebrities will step out in traditional finery at government’s ceremonial handover of the certificate of recognition to Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini in Durban on Saturday.
East London businesswoman and filmmaker Nolubabalo “Babsi” Mcinga will attend with the princess. She will be dressed in a traditional outfit reflecting her Xhosa roots designed by Nelson Mandela’s shirt-maker Sonwabile Ndamase.
“My outfit is influenced by my heritage. I’m from the lineage of Amangxongo Royal Great House from the Thembu Kingdom,” said Mcinga. Royalty and celebrity fashion designer Jeff Seleka with Her Majesty Queen Mother Indlovukazi of Eswatini.“They want exclusivity. They don’t want to wear what others are wearing. They want to stand out so they will have that exclusive, distinct look,” he said.
“The theme in the morning is traditional and in the evening there is a formal event so that’s when the bling comes out. I am known for the shine. I am known for the bling and crystals.
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