7 local celebs who rock African inspired fashion

Cape Town - Happy Africa Day, fam! These African queens slay every time they step out in their traditional wear. And we love them for it! 

The chunky drop earrings, bold prints, colourful head wraps and ooh, the beaded neck pieces. We simply love it when stars celebrate their unique African heritage. And we think that this trend is here to stay!

Here are seven celebs who wear them best: 

1. Nomzamo loves to mix traditional elements with elegant evening wear. And we need that bag in our lives! "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication," she posted on Instagram.

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" ???? STYLING: @richfactory Dress: @orapelengmodutle Make-up: @maccosmetics Hair: @indique_sa by @graxhair Accessories: @wanita_kangcobo

A photo posted by Nomzamo Mbatha ???? (@nomzamo_m) on Feb 28, 2016 at 2:49am PST

2. Ntando Duma caused a total social media freakout with this African inspired look. She makes traditional wear look super sexy.

Happy Africa Day??

A photo posted by Ms Ntando Fleekiswa Duma (@dumantando) on May 25, 2016 at 12:22am PDT

3. Wowza! How does Khanyi Mbau do it? Just excuse us while we pop our eyeballs back into their sockets.

Create your own and make your history... Happy Mondaty, a wonderful week ahead yeah! Photography: @lee__photography / @thickleeyonce Make up: @clarabanx #??

A photo posted by Khanyi Mbau METANOIA (@mbaureloaded) on Dec 6, 2015 at 9:37pm PST

4. Terry Pheto proves herself an African queen time after time.

I AM AN AFRICAN. ??????

A photo posted by Terry Pheto (@terrypheto) on May 25, 2016 at 1:29am PDT

5. Minnie Dlamini made the whole word stand up and take note with this pic. Literally. American rapper, Rick Ross, used the image of Minnie to promote the release of his latest album, Hood Billionaire.

Happy Africa Day ?? #ProudlyAfrican #IntombiYomZulu

A photo posted by Minnie (@minniedlamini) on May 25, 2016 at 1:18am PDT

6. "When a Japanese, Lithuanian, Jewish ninja can say 'I am African' we know our beloved country has moved forward from a dark, painful past to a bright, powerful united nation! G-D bless South Africa," Lalla posted on Instagram. 

When a Japanese, Lithuanian, Jewish ninja can say 'I am African' we know our beloved country has moved forward from a dark, painful past to a bright, powerful united nation! G-D bless South Africa #SouthAfricanofTheYearAwards #SATY2015 Dress by King @davidtlale ....And our boys won the game tonight!?????? Proud of our bokke!!!!! Beautiful night for RSA! ????????

A photo posted by Lalla Hirayama ?? ?? (@lalla_hirayama) on Oct 17, 2015 at 10:46am PDT

7. Queen Bonang of all things fashionable. Bow down.

....row, row, row your boat.... Gently down the stream... Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily....the Queen lives in your dreams... #TBT ???????? #blackgirlmagic #ThisOneTimeInZanzibar #MustBeThatAfricanButter

A photo posted by Bonang ''Adebimpe' Matheba (@bonang_m) on Mar 31, 2016 at 2:24pm PDT