Chris Brown has officially arrived in South Africa, with the first images of the R&B superstar surfacing online shortly after he landed in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Chris Brown in South Africa: First pictures surface online
The singer is in the country for his highly anticipated Live in Johannesburg: Breezy in South Africa tour, with performances scheduled at the FNB Stadium this weekend, on 14 and 15 December.
The announcement of Brown’s landing was shared by Big Concerts on social media, accompanied by a statement confirming that the multi-award-winning artist had touched down in Johannesburg.
Chris Brown’s two-day stint at the FNB Stadium is set to be a major highlight of Johannesburg’s entertainment calendar.
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Initially scheduled for one performance on 14 December, a second date was added due to overwhelming demand, as the first show sold out in just hours.
Tickets for the second concert are still available for purchase at R200.
Organisers, Big Concerts, have assured fans that safety measures are a top priority. Security will be tight, with partnerships involving the Gautrain, SAPS, and crime prevention marshals.
The venue will feature additional lighting and designated Park-and-Ride services to ease transportation to and from the stadium.
Gates will open at 16:00, with a supporting act scheduled for 19:00, followed by Chris Brown’s performance at 20:00.
While fans eagerly await his performances, Brown’s visit has not been without controversy.
Advocacy groups, including Women for Change and the GOOD Party, have rallied against the concerts, citing the artist’s history of violence against women.
A petition to ban his performances garnered over 30,000 signatures, calling on promoters and the South African government to reconsider the shows.
Sabina Walter, executive director of Women for Change, expressed her dismay:
“When someone like Chris Brown is given a platform in a country where gender-based violence is at crisis levels, it sends a damaging message—that fame and power outweigh accountability.”
Brown responded to the backlash with a defiant message on social media, writing, “Can’t wait to come,” accompanied by a heart emoji.
Despite the controversy, the demand for tickets has remained high, with the concerts expected to draw thousands of fans to the iconic venue.
