A night to remember! Boity Thulo meets Kim Kardashian
Some of the biggest names in showbiz, including Boity and Kim Kardashian, are celebrating 'The Lion King' reaching its 30th anniversary.
South African media personality Boity Thulo had a night to remember when she bumped into Kim Kardashian at the 30th anniversary concert of 'The Lion King'.
The 'Wuz Dat' rapper joined several celebrities from all over the world at the two-night concert, which took place at the Hollywood Bowl in California.
While Boity is an A-list star in her own right, meeting a mega superstar like Kim K was surely a highlight for her.
"A night to remember," she captioned the pictures she took at the event.
Boity's famous friends were equally impressed that she got to rub shoulders with the reality star.
"You met Kim 😍😍😍😍," DJ Zinhle commented. Ayanda Thabethe wrote: "I have no choice but to Stan 😍🔥🔥."
ALSO READ: Boity Thulo opens up about life-changing breast reduction surgery
MORE FROM EAST COAST RADIO:
Boity also spotted one of her favourite rappers at the concert.
Kanye West, Kim's ex-husband, was also in attendance. "Those who know me... know," she wrote.
South African photographer Kopano Makoro, commonly known as BlaQ Smith, was on hand to take pictures of Boity on the night.
He also captured several pictures of the Kardashian family, including Kourtney Kardashian and her husband Travis Barker.
ALSO READ: Beyoncé and Blue Ivy set to star in 'Mufasa: The Lion King'
Kim and Kanye attended the concert to support their daughter North West. The 10-year-old was one of the performers.
She played a young Simba. Several videos shared online showed North singing 'I Just Can't Wait To Be King' on the first night of the concert.
ALSO READ: North West scores her first Hot 100 song at 10
North West performs I Just Can’t Wait to Be King at the Lion King: 30th Anniversary Concert at The Hollywood Bowl pic.twitter.com/iLddmgUBJP
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) May 25, 2024
North's appearance in the show has been met with mixed reviews. Some social media users have accused the Kardashian family of nepotism.
Several other children auditioned for the role, and many felt they were more talented and deserving.
Some of their videos have surfaced online.
"This kid auditioned to be Simba in the “Lion King” live performance…..the same performance in which North West was cast………she’s already getting things handed to her because of her parents," one X user wrote.
Another user commented: "North West would probably be great as the lead in a high school production of The Lion King but for a 30th Anniversary Concert it’s a bit embarrassing. The nepotism was clear and you could see and hear the lack of rehearsal. Shame on the parents… this was more for them than her."
One mom even accused Kim of paying to get her daughter cast in the concert.
"Never cast a nepo baby over talent ever again," she said.
ALSO READ: North West makes cameo in Kanye's new music video
This kid auditioned to be Simba in the “Lion King” live performance…..the same performance in which North West was casted………she’s already getting things handed to her because of her parents 🙄 pic.twitter.com/lI98KLP7Al
— 🎀 𝒫𝓇♡𝒷𝓁𝑒𝓂 𝐵𝒶𝓇𝒷𝒾𝑒 🎀 (@thetiffyszn) May 27, 2024
🎥👀| A mother took to TikTok to accuse Kim Kardashian of paying for North West to be cast as Simba in Lion King 30th anniversary concert over her daughter.
— KenBarbie™ (@itsKenBarbie) May 27, 2024
“Never cast a nepo baby over talent, ever again.” pic.twitter.com/EBzcCE81kl
Disney should be embarrassed they cast North West as Young Simba for Lion King’s 30th anniversary concert at the Hollywood Bowl. There are dozens of talented kids who are currently playing the roles of Young Simba & Nala all over the world let alone the other kids who auditioned
— TPMvids (@TPMvideos) May 27, 2024
North West would probably be great as the lead in a high school production of The Lion King but for a 30th Anniversary Concert it’s a bit embarrassing.
— Loading… (@NomadicalKing) May 27, 2024
The nepotism was clear and you could see and hear the lack of rehearsal. Shame on the parents… this was more for them than…
Main image: Instagram (@boity, @kimkardashian)