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STARSTRUCK - Bok skipper Siya Kolisi meets Alicia Keys on US road trip

Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi met Alicia Keys while in New York.

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SPRINGBOK captain Siya Kolisi is rubbing shoulders with some of the US’s biggest stars on his American roadtrip, and this time, he has met Alicia Keys.

​The Bok captain took to Instagram to share that he attended Hell’s Kitchen, the Broadway musical inspired by the singer herself, and later met with Keys backstage.

​He wrote: “Witnessed ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, Alicia Keys’ powerful journey about finding your voice, your purpose, and the people who lift you up.

“@aliciakeys, it was lovely to meet you, and thank you for the unforgettable memory. Guys ndimcelile usisi @aliciakeys to come visit us e’Mzansi.”

​The 35-year-old also shared a video, explaining that he is grateful to witness the musical experience, adding: “And guys, I did invite her to SA, ndithe makaze azosibona e’SA (I said she must come visit us in SA) so hopefully she’ll come perform in SA.”

Kolisi is certainly giving his lyf ’n lekker tyd in the US as he keeps us updated on what he is up to almost daily.

Before his trip to the Big Apple, he went to Los Angeles to attend the NBA All-Star game.

At the star-studded event, he met the likes of Festus Ezeli, a former NBA player; rapper and actor Ludacris; actor Sterling Brown, and many others.

​During his time in NYC, he visited The Juilliard School, dined at a local cafe, and visited the iconic Empire State Building. 

​Here, he joked about his fear of heights, had some fun with Lesotho-born former Sharks rugby player Paschal Ekeji Jr., who is now playing American Football with the New York Jets. 

While the Boks captain is soaking in his American trip, fans noted he had company - his rumoured motjie, Rachel John.

​According to some fans who did a bit of digital digging, it was certainly not coincidental that John and Kolisi’s posts are very similar.

That made mense go bos over whether he is with Rachel on a ‘baecation’.

​​While there’s no official word yet, one thing’s for sure: they are indeed together in America.

Rachel John and Siya Kolisi attended the NBA All-Star game while in LA before heading to New York.

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