Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” premiered in South Africa on Thursday and what a star-studded event.

Local voice talent from the films Dr. John Kani (Rafiki) and Kagiso Lediga (Young Rafiki) dazzled on the brown carpet as the sounds of drum music welcomed guests that included a host of South African personalities and sports stars.

Award-winning broadcaster Anele Mdoda hosted the festivities, adding her special flair and dazzling in a Xhosa traditional outfit with a modern twist.

Dr Kani and Lediga were both dressed by local fashion designers with the veteran thespian wearing a black and white Sun Goddess, Xhosa-inspired outfit with a touch of MaXhosa and Lediga wearing a denim outfit by iFuku.

The theme Savannah Sunset saw the brown carpet bursting with red and yellow, even a surprising green. Content creator Moghelingz, real name Banele Ndaba, turned up in an over-the-top emerald green Orapeleng Modutle gown.

“Green is a part of our culture as Africans,” she told IOL Entertainment. Moghelingz explained that they went for a nice sparkly look that embodies the Africanacity.

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South Africa's famous faces dazzle at local premiere of 'Mufasa: The Lion King'