A-listers who attended Floyd Mayweather’s banquet dinner

by Bongiwe Mati

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather hosted a black tie event in Sandton this past weekend. The event themed “Go black or Don’t bother”, was held at the Sandton convention centre on Saturday, with the aim of honouring South African boxing legends.

Tickets to the banquet started from R2500 up to R4500. Metro FM’s Touchdown presenter T’bo Touch and actress Pearl Thusi were the hosts of the prestigious event.

Describing the event Webtickets shared that the event “boasts the finest in fashion and lifestyle, with a melting pot of boxing, musical genres and cultures. It combines the excitement for the avant-garde fashion spectacle on the red carpet and an exciting music line-up, fine dining coupled with luxurious design and décor.”

The event was attended by Mzansi’s high profiled people including the Zulu king, King Misuzulu, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa, boxing legends Baby Jake Matlala and Dingaa The Rose of Soweto Thobela and many more.

Sharing snippets of the event in a video, T’bo Touch commented:

“The undisputed world renowned or should I say the greatest of all time (GOAT) my Brother @floydmayweather, it’s all good to see you and the team is too strong ?? @theharlemhotboy you’re a genius. My Big Brother @dantan_82 I see you! #whatatimetobealive #tmt.”

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Tbo Touch (@tbotouch)

Shared by controversial blogger Musa Khawula, Pearl Thusi looked stunning in a Gert Johan-Coetzee’s long body hugging dress with touches of rose gold on the sides.

Somizi Mhlongo dazzled in a otiz_seflo black outfit paired with a silver sequin tuxedo blazer

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Somizi (@somizi)

The Real Housewives of Joburg’s Lethabo LeJoy Mathatho dazzle in a glitter by night otiz_seflo one arm beaded dress, she also took a photo with boxing legend Dingaan Thobela.

Nadia Nakai wore a Gert Johan-Coetzee black two piece leather and cotton set/dress made up of a flounce leather skirt and a leather criss-cross top. She paired it with a gold thin chain belt.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by BRAGGA (@nadianakai)

Singer and RHOD’s Londie London went to the event with her new boyfriend wearing a black short dress with beaded work in the bra area.

Mihlali Ndamase and Gogo Maweni both looked ravishing in black dresses. Mihlali wore a black one armed little black suede dress, with beaded top, Dr Maweni wore a long black sequin dress and paired it with a fur scarf.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Gogo Maweni (@dr_maweni)

Actress Sophie Ndaba wore a long body hugging mermaid dress and paired it with an army feather shawl.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Sophie Ndaba Lichaba (@sophiendaba_)

Also see: Makhadzi buys herself a house, announces an album in September