- The African Ton Came Through At The NETFLIX Premiere Of Bridgerton Season 3 In South Africa
On May 4 2024, Netflix hosted the premiere of Bridgerton, Season 3 in Johannesburg,
South Africa. This highly anticipated third season of Bridgerton tells a regal story of
triumph, rebirth and boldness as we see our favourite characters and a few new faces
step into their light. The new season premieres worldwide, only on Netflix on 16 May
(Part 1) and 13 June (Part 2).
A-Listers at the event included big shot LA-based Kenyan model, comedian, content
creator and chess champion Elsa Majimbo. Her Kenyan counterparts included acclaimed
film star Catherine (Kate Actress) Kamau, multi-hyphenated TV and media darling Amina
Abdi Rabar, alongside established actors: Manasseh Nyagah and Jackie Matubia. Top
Nairobi celebrity stylists: Brian Babu and Lady Mandy also attended the premiere event.
Babu styled Amina Abdi and Manasseh Nyaga with Lady Mandy styling Kate Actress.
Kate, Amina, Manasseh and Jackie’s custom-made outfits were all designed and made by
Kenyan designers: Peggy’ O’ by Onyango Peggy, Afrostreet by Yvonne Adhiambo, Bolo
Bespoke and African Fabric and Design.
Tanzanian film star, comedian and media personality Idris Sultan also joined the East
African ton among distinguished guests, who adhered to the special invite and exclusive
gathering that ushered a new era and season of the beloved period drama.
The grand event themed ‘Regency Era Splendor: Into The Spotlight’ brought together the
African Ton–some of Africa’s brightest and biggest stars from Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria,
Ghana, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa, with Adjoa Andoh (who plays Lady
Agatha Danbury in Bridgerton) as the special guest. The function presented world-class
entertainment featuring among others; South African group Beyond Vocals Acapella and
Grammy-nominated artist Musa Keys.
Bridgerton Season 3 premieres on Netflix worldwide on 16 May, and Part 2 on 13 June.
