Janet Jackson's DStv Delicious Performance in Doubt Following Brother Tito Jackson's Passing
- US singer Janet Jackson was booked to perform at this year's DStv Delicious Festival in Johannesburg
- Following news of her brother Tito Jackson's passing, her performance is now uncertain as further communication is awaited
- South Africans are heartbroken for the Jackson family; however, many noted that this year's festival may have bigger problems than just Janet not pitching
Award-winning US singer and actress Janet Jackson was the headlining act at this year's DStv Delicious Festival. However, fans fear that she might not even pitch for her performance following the news of her brother, Tito Jackson's, death.
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DStv acknowledges Tito Jackson's death
After the world learned of the death of one of the Jackson 5 group, Tito Jackson, DStv Delicious issued a statement.
They shared that no decision has been made at the moment, and they await further communication from her team.
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Read the statement below shared by Phil Mphela on X:
"We have recently learned, alongside the rest of the world, of the sad and untimely passing of Tito Jackson, brother to our 2024 DStv Delicious Festival headliner, Janet Jackson. Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Jackson family during this difficult time.
"At this moment, we are in communication with Janet Jackson's team, and while no decision has yet been made regarding her performance at the festival, we are committed to keeping the public and the media informed as soon as we have more information.
"We kindly ask for sensitivity and understanding during this period as this news is still very fresh. We will shere updates as soon as they are available and urge the media to avoid speculation during this time of uncertainty. Thank you for your continued support and understanding."
Mzansi reacts to new developments
South Africans are heartbroken for the Jackson family; however, many noted that this year's festival might suffer from more than just Janet not pitching
@chief_musa97008 said:
"So sad but we move."
@SphuTheOne shared:
"It’s not looking good for Delicious this year, even the weather is taking a massive dip on Saturday."
@Superliciousnes asked:
"I do not see her coming here, or will she say, 'The show must go on'?"
What you need to know about Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson, born on 16 May 1966, in Gary, Indiana, is an American singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1980s and ’90s with her distinctive blend of dance-pop music. As the youngest of the legendary Jackson family, known for their Motown success, she carved out her own path in the entertainment world.
Janet first gained recognition as a regular on the 1970s sitcom Good Times and later appeared in the dance-focused series Fame. After two modestly received albums in the early 1980s, she took control of her career, developing a unique sound and style that would make her one of the era's most influential recording artists.
Janet Jackson's career faced a major setback in 2004 after the infamous Super Bowl halftime show incident, where Justin Timberlake exposed her to millions of viewers. While Timberlake faced little backlash, Janet was blacklisted by the industry, with her music being pulled from radio and TV airplay.
However, in 2022, Janet made a powerful return with her much-anticipated four-hour documentary series, Janet Jackson. In the documentary, she opens up about her life, career and the challenges she faced, reclaiming her story on her own terms.
Keyshia Cole's SA performance postponed
In a previous report from Briefly News, Keyshia Cole was due to perform in Pretoria and the North West this year.
Fans expressed disappointment over the announcement that Keyshia Cole's shows would no longer take place as planned.
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