{"id":24898,"date":"2026-03-10T15:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T13:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=24898"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T13:00:10","slug":"robot-boii-faces-backlash-for-skhothane-inspired-show-at-paris-fashion-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/robot-boii-faces-backlash-for-skhothane-inspired-show-at-paris-fashion-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Robot Boii Faces Backlash for Skhothane-Inspired Show at Paris Fashion Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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South African performer Robot Boii gained significant attention online following his participation in Paris Fashion Week.He played an integral role during the presentation of the latest collection by MaXhosa Africa, a brand established by designer Laduma Ngxokolo.<\/p>\n

The brand showcased its Autumn\/Winter 2026 collection in Paris, emphasizing the combination of dance and cultural themes in its runway event.<\/p>\n

During the display, Robot Boii and his fellow dancers performed a routine that drew inspiration from the Skhothane subculture.<\/p>\n

A video clip of the performance surfaced online, illustrating the dancers pouring custard onto a carpet amidst their lively choreography. The act references Skhothane, a culture known for extravagant fashion and the symbolic act of drenching luxury goods with custard.<\/p>\n

This footage, shared on X, attracted swift criticism from viewers who believed it misrepresented the culture.<\/p>\n

Although the performance aimed to honor South African culture on a global platform, several social media users expressed dissatisfaction with the portrayal.<\/p>\n

One viewer commented: \u201cIf real Skhotanes aren\u2019t there feels like a bastardisation of the culture, and of course, Robot Boii is always at the scene of the crime.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another individual voiced doubt regarding the designer’s endorsement of the act, stating: \u201cI\u2019ve modelled for @MaXhosaAfrica. I refuse to believe Laduma would agree to this, on set he is so strict about how his garments are represented, to do this at PFW.\u201d<\/p>\n

A third commenter proposed an alternate way to showcase the culture, remarking: \u201cIf you\u2019re gonna pay homage to the skhothane culture, at least invite someone like Material Don Dada, not Robot Boii (respectfully).\u201d<\/p>\n

Watch the video below:<\/p>\n

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Robot Boii in Paris for the Maxhosa Africa fashion show. pic.twitter.com\/zdITRDS0WF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Musa Khawula (@Musa_Khawula) March 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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