A South African man gave his partner the Lerato Kganyago treatment after hiring FNB Stadium (Soccer City) for a romantic proposal.
In videos posted on social media, the man showed off his wealth and affection in an extravagant way.
Man hires FNB Stadium for romantic proposal
Scenes like Lerato Kganyago's Instagram feed showed a woman being serenaded by her fiancé on the grounds of FNB Stadium.
A woman named Ntombifty Sibeko received the royal treatment on the pitch with a VIP dinner for two.
The tables and floor were covered with red rose petals and candles, placed under a heart-shaped arch.
A jazz band played in the background and a photographer and videographer captured the moment.
The man, dressed in traditional Zulu costume, got down on one knee and proposed to his partner.
“Will you marry me, Ntombi?” flashes a sign above the couple.
@georgina91189 ♬ Original song – Georgina
@georgina91189 ♬ Original song – Georgina
She captioned the clip: “Only my skude can pull off something like this. An entire stadium just for the two of us.”
In the comments section, South Africans expressed shock at the lavish display of wealth.
@Amanda Hoshi: “That's to give to Lerato Kganyago.”
@tsietsi: “So he paid R1.5 million to book the whole stadium?”
@trudymonakedi: “Who would book an entire stadium in this economy?”
FNB Stadium Statistics
FNB Stadium, formerly known as Soccer City, has a capacity of 90,000 people, according to stadium management. It is the largest stadium in South Africa.
This is where the late Nelson Mandela gave his first speech after his release from prison in 1990.
The stadium cost R3.3 billion to rebuild for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Since then, it has been used for Premier League side Kaizer Chiefs' home football matches. The venue is also used for a variety of music concerts, including the upcoming Calabash Music Festival featuring Robbie Williams, Green Day, and The Offspring. Several international rugby matches are also held here.
In 2017, South African hero Cassper Nyovest became the first local artist to fill a venue with a sold-out concert.according to intraocular lens, It cost R15 million to rent the venue for the event.
Lerato Kanyago is the Queen of Valentine's Day
In 2021, Lerato Kganyago's husband Thami Ndlala booked the entire FNB Stadium for a Valentine's Day surprise.
according to sunday world, Their romantic date included a meal prepared by their personal chef and a zonke dicana performance.
Check out the grand gesture…
