Global Citizen Festival returned to New York City’s Central Park on 28 September for an unforgettable day of music and action.
Over the years, the festival has always been a remarkable fusion of music, activism, and global leadership, and this year was no different.
2024 GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL DRAWS THOUSANDS TO NEW YORK CITY
Over 60 000 people attended the festival, which coincided with the conclusion of the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week NYC.
It was undoubtedly the perfect moment for young people, world leaders, and artists to come together to create meaningful change.
The festival’s lineup had a string of celebrated actors, musicians, and presenters, with Global Citizen Ambassador Hugh Jackman leading the charge as host.
However, Doja Cat, real name Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, truly captured the audience’s attention. Dressed in a stunning South African-themed dress.
Photos and videos of Doja Cat’s South African flag-themed dress have gained thousands of comments and reactions since they dropped.
Fans back home were quick to praise her for marketing South Africa on the global stage. Others quickly claimed Doja Cat as their own.
An X user commented, “She’s reconnecting with her roots so much this year, and I’m so happy. I need her to do a show in SA, too, oh my god.”
Another user added, “She’s embracing her heritage beautifully this year, making me so happy! I hope she does a show in SA, too—oh my gosh.”
RELATIONSHIP WITH HER SOUTH AFRICAN FATHER DUMISANI DLAMINI
The US rapper is Dumisani Dlamini’s daughter. The seasoned actor is best known for his lead role in Sarafina.
Doja Cat’s mother, Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer, met Dlamini in New York in the 1990s when he travelled to the US with the Sarafina cast.
However, the two later called it quits, with Doja Cat staying behind with her mother in the States. A few years ago, Doja Cat hogged headlines when she revealed that she had never met her father.
Against the news, Dlamini said he had failed to reach out to his daughter because of her management.
He believes that Doja Cat’s management always turns down all his efforts. However, the seasoned actor once revealed that the two were on speaking terms.
Doja Cat is trending a few days after her dancing video made rounds online. She was showing off her sleek Maskandi dance moves.
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