Beyoncé pays homage to Africa with fashion at Global Citizen Festival
Beyoncé pays homage to Africa with fashion at Global Citizen Festival
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z took the stage together at the Global Citizen Festival to honor Nelson Mandela on Sunday night in South Africa. While the rapper stuck to suits and casual separates, Beyoncé paid homage to the setting with over-the-top couture looks that included overt and subtle African touches.
Here, she wears an emerald crystal bodysuit with a matching cape. Getty Images
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This custom Balmain look included eye-catching feathers and Egyptian hieroglyphs. Getty Images
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Mary Katrantzou designed this puff-sleeve cape, matching sequined bodysuit and boots, which feature a map print of Africa’s 54 countries. Getty Images
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For a dramatic rendition of “Halo” and a few duets with Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé turned up the drama in a pleated fuchsia gown by Ashi Studio. Getty Images
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In perhaps the most Afro-centric look of the night, Beyoncé wore jewelry in the style of traditional Ndebele neck rings and an intricately beaded dress reminiscent of Maasai necklaces traditionally worn in Kenya. Getty Images
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Beyoncé was joined by her backup dancers, all in matching Versace bodysuits, for “Formation” and “Run the World (Girls).” The rainbow colors sent a message of pride and inclusivity that meshed perfectly with the music. Getty Images
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