Youngster Asks Friends to Dress Up as Steve Harvey for Her Birthday, SA Floored
- South Africans were floored by a group of young ladies who dressed up as Steve Harvey at their friend’s request
- A 21-year-old asked her mates to honour her hilarious theme for her birthday dinner, and they did not disappoint
- Social media users could barely keep calm and shared their thoughts on the youngster’s cool party idea
- Briefly News asked professional hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane about the importance of hairstyle in pulling off themed looks, like friends dressing as Steve Harvey
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A young South African woman, Thando Nkabinde, was excited about turning 21 and had a unique birthday party idea.

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The youngster asked her friends to dress up as Steve Harvey for her party, and they did not disappoint. They all went out to eat at a restaurant in their identical looks, without any fear of judgment.
Zeneth shared a glimpse into her birthday party on TikTok and went viral. South Africans were floored by the hilarious idea and shared their thoughts.

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Youngster shares glimpse of her 21st birthday party on TikTok
A young South African lady stunned many online when she showed off a bit of her 21st birthday. The young woman asked her friends to dress up as the legendary Steve Harvey and enjoyed their time at a restaurant.
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The girls all had identical looks as they embodied a bald Harvey with signature moustaches and beige oversized suits. The ladies did not have to shave their heads, but wore beige wig caps to imitate the look.
The birthday girl, Thando Nkabinde, was satisfied with her desired theme and posted a snippet on TikTok that went viral with 1.6 million views. South Africans were floored by how each of the girls stayed loyal to the theme and did their utmost best to please the birthday girl.
Nkabinde explained in her caption:
“Forced my friends to dress like Steve Harvey for my 21st. Love them down. Thank God for another one.”

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Briefly News spoke to professional hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane about how important hairstyle is in creating a specific look or theme for special events, such as the one where friends dressed up as Steve Harvey. He said:
“Hair is the crown of any theme—without it, the look feels incomplete. In fun cases like friends dressing as Steve Harvey, the clean-cut hairstyle is what seals the character.”
SA floored by young lady’s 21st birthday theme
Social media users were entertained and had a lot of questions for the birthday girl:

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@Just.Her commented:
“She has friends who could fill the whole table and show up.”
@Lerato Leeuw said:
“Nah, it actually warms my heart that they honoured your wishes for your birthday.”
@Lokeka Maqhashu wrote:
“I just wanted to say you have cool friends.”
@lulu was entertained:
“This is the funniest thing ever.”
@MaMfeka🦋realised:

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“I’m not using my free will enough.”
@V🫧.commented:
“You are so goated for this theme.”
@ilovesphe highlighted:
“I love whatever’s wrong with you.”
@Gugu Mthiya🦄 shared:
“I’d be so stressed and worried if I were a waitress for that table.”
@Ceara Golden wrote:
“The more you watch, the funnier it gets.”
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Chuma Nontsele (Human Interest Editor) Chuma Nontsele is a human interest journalist for Briefly News (joined in 2024). Nontsele holds a Diploma in Journalism and started her career working at Daily Maverick as a news reporter. Later, she ventured into lifestyle and entertainment. Chuma has 3 years of experience as a journalist. You can reach her at chuma.nontsele@briefly.co.za

Lazaros Sumbane (Founder of Pro Love Salon and Pro Love Academy) Lazaros Sumbane is a qualified artistic and creative hairstylist. With nearly two decades of experience, he excels in cutting, colouring, styling, weaving and crafting for special events. Sumbane was featured in the 2021 SABC3 show "A Cut Above the Rest". In 2018, Lazaros initiated a programme to give back to the elderly.