Star Wars: John Boyega wears traditional dress at Rise of Skywalker premiere
John Boyega attended the European premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker wearing traditional dress.
On Wednesday evening, the actor, who portrays Stormtrooper-turned-rebel Finn in the intergalactic film series, joined his co-stars in London for the premiere of the saga’s latest instalment.
The 27-year-old, who was born in the capital to British-Nigerian parents, graced the blue carpet wearing a blue Agbada, a wide-sleeved robe traditionally worn by men in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria.
Boyega completed his look by wearing a Fila, a traditional Yoruba cap frequently paired with an Agbada.
He was joined at the star-studded event by members of his family, who were dressed in matching garments.
Several social media users expressed their admiration for Boyega’s sartorial choice, praising him for paying homage to his African heritage.
“He looks ‘out of this world’,” one person commented.
“For a Nigerian kid raised on Star Wars, this means everything to me. Representation matters. Thank you,” someone else wrote.
Boyega shared a post on Instagram about the London premiere, saying he “had an amazing time”.
“Last leg of the tour! Couldn’t be more grateful for such an amazing opportunity,” he wrote in the caption.
The world premiere for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was held in Hollywood, California on Monday evening.
1/22 Daisy Ridley
The actor, who had her breakthrough in the 2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens, looked as though she had embraced the dark side of the Force in a scarlet off-shoulder Oscar de la Renta gown and matching heels
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2/22 John Boyega
Boyega was all smiles in a duck egg-blue suit, which he accessorised with dark blue shoes
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
3/22 Kelly Marie Tran
The actor, who quickly became a fan favourite after appearing in the 2017 Star Wars: The Last Jedi sparkled on the blue carpet in a navy sequinned off-shoulder gown by Jason Wu
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4/22 Oscar Isaac
The best pilot in The Resistance looked suave in a dark grey suit
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5/22 Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker
The Marriage Story star posed on the blue carpet with his wife, actor Joanne Tucker, who wore a black, velvet, one-shoulder gown with a wide belt
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6/22 Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker was ever the showman at the premiere, posing with gusto in a dark grey ensemble
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7/22 Keri Russell
Russell, who stars as an old friend of Poe Dameron’s in the film, wore an off-shoulder polka dot mini dress, complete with statement blouson sleeves
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
8/22 Pedro Pascal
The star of Disney+’s The Mandalorian looked very much at ease on the blue carpet, wearing black trousers, a maroon shirt and a dressing gown-esque robe
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9/22 Ava DuVernay
The esteemed filmmaker had a powerful presence on the blue carpet, wearing a black dress, a matching black coat and mustard yellow velvet heels
Getty Images
10/22 Billy Dee Williams
The smooth-talking Lando Calrissian looked effortlessly stylish in a sharp blue suit jacket, black trousers and purple necktie
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11/22 Richard E. Grant
The actor, who portrays a high-ranking general in the First Order, put on an impressive sartorial display on the blue carpet, wearing black and blue outfit
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12/22 Ming-Na Wen
The actor, who stars in Disney+’s The Mandalorian, dazzled in a gold floor-length gown, designed with a knotted halterneck
AFP via Getty Images
13/22 J. J. Abrams
The Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker director waved to the photographers at the film’s premiere, wearing a grey/blue suit and his signature black-framed glasses
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14/22 Naomi Ackie
Ackie, who stars as Jannah in the film, opted for an elegant white design for the world premiere
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
15/22 Dominic Monaghan
The Lost star, who appears as a Resistance trooper in the film, went all grey for his premiere look
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16/22 Harrison Ford
Han Solo himself arrived at the premiere wearing a dark suit and light blue shirt
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
17/22 Gina Carano
The former mixed martial artist, who stars in The Mandalorian, wore a glamorous custom design by Amparo Rudas Couture
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18/22 Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee
The film director attended the premiere with his wife, film and television producer Tonya Lewis Lee, Spike wearing a green bomber jacket and brightly coloured Nike trainers, and Tonya in a chic black ensemble
AFP via Getty Images
19/22 Jaime King
The actor and model brought festive glamour to the premiere, wearing a high-neck black dress designed with bejewelled fringes off her shoulders
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
20/22 Gaten Matarazzo
The Stranger Things star went all red at the premiere, smiling as he posed for photographers
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21/22 Jon Favreau
The film director opted for a casual look on the blue carpet, wearing a blue jacket and shirt with a pair of jeans
EPA
22/22 Josh Gad
The actor, who voices the snowman Olaf in Frozen matched the blue carpet with his similarly-coloured ensemble
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1/22 Daisy Ridley
The actor, who had her breakthrough in the 2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens, looked as though she had embraced the dark side of the Force in a scarlet off-shoulder Oscar de la Renta gown and matching heels
Getty Images
2/22 John Boyega
Boyega was all smiles in a duck egg-blue suit, which he accessorised with dark blue shoes
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
3/22 Kelly Marie Tran
The actor, who quickly became a fan favourite after appearing in the 2017 Star Wars: The Last Jedi sparkled on the blue carpet in a navy sequinned off-shoulder gown by Jason Wu
Getty Images
4/22 Oscar Isaac
The best pilot in The Resistance looked suave in a dark grey suit
Getty Images
5/22 Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker
The Marriage Story star posed on the blue carpet with his wife, actor Joanne Tucker, who wore a black, velvet, one-shoulder gown with a wide belt
Getty Images
6/22 Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker was ever the showman at the premiere, posing with gusto in a dark grey ensemble
Getty Images
7/22 Keri Russell
Russell, who stars as an old friend of Poe Dameron’s in the film, wore an off-shoulder polka dot mini dress, complete with statement blouson sleeves
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
8/22 Pedro Pascal
The star of Disney+’s The Mandalorian looked very much at ease on the blue carpet, wearing black trousers, a maroon shirt and a dressing gown-esque robe
Getty Images
9/22 Ava DuVernay
The esteemed filmmaker had a powerful presence on the blue carpet, wearing a black dress, a matching black coat and mustard yellow velvet heels
Getty Images
10/22 Billy Dee Williams
The smooth-talking Lando Calrissian looked effortlessly stylish in a sharp blue suit jacket, black trousers and purple necktie
Getty Images
11/22 Richard E. Grant
The actor, who portrays a high-ranking general in the First Order, put on an impressive sartorial display on the blue carpet, wearing black and blue outfit
Getty Images
12/22 Ming-Na Wen
The actor, who stars in Disney+’s The Mandalorian, dazzled in a gold floor-length gown, designed with a knotted halterneck
AFP via Getty Images
13/22 J. J. Abrams
The Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker director waved to the photographers at the film’s premiere, wearing a grey/blue suit and his signature black-framed glasses
Getty Images
14/22 Naomi Ackie
Ackie, who stars as Jannah in the film, opted for an elegant white design for the world premiere
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
15/22 Dominic Monaghan
The Lost star, who appears as a Resistance trooper in the film, went all grey for his premiere look
Getty Images
16/22 Harrison Ford
Han Solo himself arrived at the premiere wearing a dark suit and light blue shirt
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
17/22 Gina Carano
The former mixed martial artist, who stars in The Mandalorian, wore a glamorous custom design by Amparo Rudas Couture
Getty Images for Disney
18/22 Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee
The film director attended the premiere with his wife, film and television producer Tonya Lewis Lee, Spike wearing a green bomber jacket and brightly coloured Nike trainers, and Tonya in a chic black ensemble
AFP via Getty Images
19/22 Jaime King
The actor and model brought festive glamour to the premiere, wearing a high-neck black dress designed with bejewelled fringes off her shoulders
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
20/22 Gaten Matarazzo
The Stranger Things star went all red at the premiere, smiling as he posed for photographers
Getty Images
21/22 Jon Favreau
The film director opted for a casual look on the blue carpet, wearing a blue jacket and shirt with a pair of jeans
EPA
22/22 Josh Gad
The actor, who voices the snowman Olaf in Frozen matched the blue carpet with his similarly-coloured ensemble
Getty Images
To see all the best looks from the event, click through the gallery above.