Dua Lipa’s first taste of South Africa and why Mzansi loved it

Bona Magazine | 26.01.2026 15:07
South Africa has hosted its fair share of global stars over the years, but when Dua Lipa touched down in Mzansi for the first time, it felt different. Maybe it was the timing, maybe it was the way she soaked it all in. Or maybe South Africans simply recognised that familiar mix of curiosity and joy that visitors get when they realise this country is not just a stopover but an experience.