Award-winning singer Makhadzi has voiced her disappointment over the slow ticket sales for her One Woman show on December 21.
Meanwhile, American R&B singer Chris Brown’s concert in Johannesburg has seen such high demand that a second show was added. Both performances, set for December 14 and 15 at FNB Stadium, have had incredible sales success.
The Limpopo-born singer took to social media to express her frustration on X (formerly known as Twitter). Makhadzi posted: “South Africa KE MOVIE SO NNA I MUST TAKE 10 years to sell out PETER MOKABA STADIUM TICKETS. Chris brown lamofa 2 hours.”
South Africa KE MOVIE SO NNA I MUST TAKE 10 years to sell out PETER MOKABA STADIUM ?️ TICKETS . Chris brown lamofa 2 hours . Yoo lenalede tsele . Gale bona batho lena lebo hyper nyana Shem. Rekang di tickets before kella . ?. https://t.co/iK7L7hZDeM
— Makhadzi (@MakhadziSA) October 7, 2024
Responding to her post, Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie, known for his hands-on approach, threw his support behind Makhadzi, saying he would buy a bulk number of tickets for her Limpopo show: “I will be there and will buy 200 tickets for those that want to accompany me to Peter Mokaba to see one of our biggest stars in the world.”
I will be there and will buy 200 tickets for those that wants to accompany me to Peter Mokaba to see one of our most biggest stars in the world. ???????????????? https://t.co/aenlwyDjA7
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) October 8, 2024
However, not all netizens were sympathetic.
@StHonorable said: “She’ll appreciate that a lot after throwing tantrums about 2 hours of sales of Chris Brown’s tickets.”
She’ll appreciate that a lot after throwing tantrums about 2 hours of sales of Chris Brown’s tickets.
— Not a Peace Officer (@StHonorable) October 8, 2024
@collen_KM added: “We will buy your tickets Makhadzi, no need to emotional blackmail.”
We will buy your tickets Makhadzi, no need to emotional blackmail us.
— Collen (@Collen_KM) October 7, 2024
Despite the mixed reactions, McKenzie’s offer received widespread praise. Several people even volunteered to join him at the show.
@khandiziwe_chris said: “A big Shout-out to you Mr Gayton you’re not perfect but the work you do on the ground is amazing you’re a Man of your word. I wish other Ministers can learn a few things from you and I promise there might be a huge change in South Africa. And lastly, I love the fact that you always update us, that shows how much you’re invested in serving your duties as a Minister.
A big Shout-out to you Mr Gayton ?? you’re not perfect but the work that you do on the ground is amazing ? you’re a Man of your words. I wish other Ministers can learn a few things from you and I promise there might be a huge change in South Africa. And lastly I love the fact… pic.twitter.com/9cIypf2VCT
— ChrisWithNoViolence (@khandizwe_chris) October 8, 2024
@KeSeRomeo humorously commented: “I want to accompany you minister, how do I get the ticket? LOL will you also assist us who are accompanying you with transport and accommodation???”
I want to accompany you minister, how do I get the ticket?
LOL will you also assist us who are accompanying you with transport and accommodation??? ???????????
— ?? Romeo Mofokeng ? ?? ?? (@KeSeRomeo) October 8, 2024
Words: Fame Frenzy
