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. Elsa was styled by South African celebrity stylist Kgosi Lesego. Tanzanian film star, comedian and media personality Idris Sultan dressed himself, alongside his team.

The East African celebrities were 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.