Mzansi magic: Tyla performs at Prelude to the Olympics, while Benoni beauty Charlize Theron co-hosts | Life

Mzansi magic: Tyla performs at Prelude to the Olympics, while Benoni beauty Charlize Theron co-hosts | Life



Tyla performs during ‘Prelude To The Olympics’ at Foundation Louis Vuitton on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Anthony Ghnassia/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC)

Tyla was the highlight of Prelude to the Olympics, a star-studded sports-themed event celebrated in Paris, France, last night to kick off the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The event was held at the Fondation (Foundation) Louis Vuitton.

The 22 year-old Grammy and BET award winner took to the stage in an oversized Louis Vuitton jersey in white, black, yellow, and green, along with spandex shorts and over-the-thigh matching boots with long white laces. Accompanied by two dancers, Tyla surprised guests with her performances of Thata Ahh, Jump, and her signature hit song, Water

Tyla performs during Prelude To The Olympics at Fondation Louis Vuitton on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Anthony Ghnassia/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC)

Accompanied by two dancers the Grammy winner perfo

Accompanied by two dancers the Grammy winner performed her hit song Water. (Anthony Ghnassia/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC)

Benoni beauty Charlize Theron co-hosted the event, along with tennis legend Serena Williams, French actor Omar Sy, and Spanish singer Rosalía. She wore a resplendent crisp white asymmetrical short cocktail dress with a long flowing train attached, along with metallic heels and a gold clutch handbag.

Charlize Theron attends The Prelude To The Olympic

Charlize Theron attends The Prelude To The Olympics on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Lyvans Boolaky/FilmMagic)

Celebrities, athletes, and business personalities, including Serena Williams, Anna Wintour, Bernard Arnault, Zendaya, Pharrell Williams, and Snoop Dogg attended the event.

Here are more photos of Tyla’s bespoke Louis Vuitton red carpet look, as well as guests at the party:

Tyla attends The Prelude to The Paris Games 2024 o

Tyla attends The Prelude to The Paris Games 2024 on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Marc Piasecki/WireImage)

 Baz Luhrmann and Anna Wintour attend The Prelude

Baz Luhrmann and Anna Wintour attend The Prelude To The Olympics on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Queen Latifah attends The Prelude to The Paris Gam

Queen Latifah attends The Prelude to The Paris Games 2024 on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Marc Piasecki/WireImage)

Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush attend Prelude To Th

Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush attend Prelude To The Olympics at Fondation Louis Vuitton on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

(L-R) Jackson Lee, Spike Lee and Satchel Lee atten

(L-R) Jackson Lee, Spike Lee and Satchel Lee attend The Prelude To The Olympics At Fondation Louis Vuitton on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

LeBron James attends The Prelude to The Paris Game

LeBron James attends The Prelude to The Paris Games 2024 on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Marc Piasecki/WireImage)

Yvonne Orji attends The Prelude To The Olympics on

Yvonne Orji attends The Prelude To The Olympics on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Snoop Dogg attends The Prelude To The Olympics on

Snoop Dogg attends The Prelude To The Olympics on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Zendaya attends The Prelude To The Olympics on Jul

Zendaya attends The Prelude To The Olympics on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Lyvans Boolaky/FilmMagic)

Pharrell Williams attends The Prelude To The Olymp

Pharrell Williams attends The Prelude To The Olympics on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Lyvans Boolaky/FilmMagic)

Serena Williams attends The Prelude To The Olympic

Serena Williams attends The Prelude To The Olympics on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Lyvans Boolaky/FilmMagic)

Rosalía attends Prelude To The Olympics at Fondati

Rosalía attends Prelude To The Olympics at Fondation Louis Vuitton on 25 July 2024 in Paris, France. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

More than one billion people around the world are expected to tune into tonight’s opening ceremony, at 19:30 (SuperSport) as Olympic athletes will parade by boat down the Seine in Paris for the Parade of Nations with athletes representing 206 countries.  

READ MORE | 2024 Olympic Games: How and where to watch



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