South African singer Zakhele Madida, better known as Zakes Bantwini, revealed why he will not be performing at WITS University this August.
The Grammy-award-winning musician announced his The Road To Abantu tour weeks ago on his various social media platforms.
He posted a list on Wednesday showing the four universities where he will be giving performances from this month through September.
“The Road To Abantu has officially begun and I can’t wait to see you guys out at the Abantu Campus Activations! Might add a couple more dates too,” he captioned the post.
The Road To Abantu has officially begun and I can’t wait to see you guys out at the Abantu Campus Activations! Might add a couple more dates too ?
Tag your campus for me to visit next #ABANTU pic.twitter.com/mONDcL72Au
— Zakes Bantwini (@ZakesBantwiniSA) August 23, 2023
However, a fan of the record producer and businessman questioned Zakes as to why Wits uni was absent from the list, to which Zakes responded by revealing that the institution asked him to pay before he can perform for the students.
“We reached out @WitsUniversity and they said we must pay them to perform for you guys,” he wrote.
We reached out @WitsUniversity and they said we must pay them to perform for you guys ??♀️ https://t.co/PvaAkPA0iv
— Zakes Bantwini (@ZakesBantwiniSA) August 23, 2023
Many of his fans who were eager to see him perform at WITS University took to the comment section to share their disappointment.
???aibo
— TNP (@NathiTwala4) August 23, 2023
Anther fan called upon the PMC office in hopes to save the day.
@Wits_SRC PMC Office, please talk to Wits?
— M P I L O – C E L E (@mpilocele_101) August 23, 2023
While another simply called out Zakes saying: “It’s marketing you should indeed pay.”
It’s marketing you should indeed pay
— Rendani Ralidzhivha (@Mr_Rally) August 24, 2023
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