A glimpse into the 'Ironheart' premiere: Marvel's latest series unveiled in South Africa
Marvel Television's 'Ironheart' is directed, directed by Ryan Coogler and stars Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, a young, genius inventor whose iron suits rival the best in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe).
Before the screening, guests got to explore a mock-up garage similar to the ones Riri Williams and immerse themselves in the world of robotics.
Guests rocked up in their best tech-inspired outfits for the big event. Attendees included Maps Maponyane, Lasizwe Dambuza, Kayise Ngqula, Mich Mazibuko, Yolanda Monyai, Tebogo Lerole and Priv Reddy, to name a few.
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