Best dressed? Papa Penny turns heads with flashy gold SONA look

MK Party member Papa Penny claims his gaudy gold SONA red carpet look was inspired by ‘Africa’s minerals’…

Papa Penny – real name Eric Kulani Giyani Nkovani – brought his flashy “Shangaan Disco King” look to the State of the Nation (SONA) red carpet.

All eyes were on the singer and reality TV star-turned-MK Party MP, who wore a gold ensemble he claimed was inspired by the rich South African mineral resources.

PAPA PENNY’S SONA LOOK EXPLAINED

Like many politicians, Papa Penny dressed for the occasion on the SONA red carpet. The entertainer, now an MK Party MP, wore a navy blue suit with gold trimmings. He paired the bold look with shiny gold shoes.

The newly-fledged party member also wore a flashy gold chain and several gold rings.

Speaking to EWN, he explained his look: “I’m always dressed to kill. When you see me like this, I’m Penny Penny.

“I’m an African who owns the minerals and who shines like gold. The Western said the Africans must wear animal skins. I’m not an animal; I’m an African who owns the minerals, what God gives us”.

[WATCH] MK Party MP Penny Penny says he’s the best dressed Parliamentarian on the red carpet at the State of the Nation Address.

The musician tells EWN that he hails from a land rich in minerals, which is why he opted to wear golden jewellery. @JusstAlpha pic.twitter.com/YcAXyyz4CB

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) February 6, 2025

Papa Penny added that he was the “best dressed” on the SONA red carpet.

MK PARTY MEMBERS OPT FOR MILITARY REGALIA

While Papa Penny certainly stood out of the crowd at SONA, fellow MK Party members attempted to camouflage themselves in military regalia.

In the absence of their leader, Jacob Zuma, the party entered the Cape Town City Hall singing Apartheid struggle songs. The party sat beside EFF members, who are known for wearing bright red overalls.

Penny Penny Slaying vs MK clowns clowning😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ezTehBz4wA

— FighterGiveUsASignal (@athenkosi591) February 6, 2025

The MK Party takes its name from uMkhonto weSizwe, the military wing of the ANC.