Chris Brown Announces South African Tour, Fans Respond: “Lock Up Your Girlfriends and Wives!”

Chris Brown Announces South African Tour, Fans Respond: “Lock Up Your Girlfriends and Wives!”

  • US singer-songwriter and dancer Chris Brown has booked a ticket to Mzansi as he prepares local stages for a tour
  • The King of R&B will make his first trip in nearly 10 years after an exclusive one-night-only showcase in 2016
  • Local fans raved over his announcement, heading online to react to the news, though there aren't official dates yet
Chris Brown to grace local stages in SA tour, fans gush
US megastar Chris Brown is fixing to grace South Africa with his elusive presence. Images: @chrisbrownofficial, Per-Anders Pettersson
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US singer-songwriter and dancer Chris Brown is coming to South Africa.

After a years-long hiatus from local shores, Breezy, no stranger to this part of the world, has finally injected the funk into his Mzansi fanbase.

Chris Brown confirms South African tour

The celebrated performer posted a concise but assuring hint of his intentions to return after nearly 10 years, simply posting:

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"South Africa (pervy eyes), I'm coming."

In 2012, the multi-platinum-selling, multi-award-winning sensation completed the Carpe Diem Tour and returned in 2015 for his X Tour Live.

The following year, he graced the Durban stage for an exclusive one-night-only Mother of all Parties showcase at Kings Park Stadium on 2 July 2016.

This signalled the last time the R&B wonder, who made a surprise cameo appearance on the set of Generations in 2007, touched down in SA.

Local fans mad with excitement

The announcement of an upcoming, though dates are yet to be released, went down well with online users.

Briefly News looks at the enthusiastic reactions.

@Mfoka_Mlangeni wrote:

"He must apply for citizenship, ayeke ingena phuma."

@KingDon_za said:

This sudden influx of American celebrities to South Africa is worrying."

@FootballStage_1 added:

"It will be crazy for South African women to welcome him. After his history."

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What you need to know about Chris Brown

Chris Brown, born on May 5 1989, in Tappahannock, Virginia, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actor. His powerful vocals and dynamic dance moves launched him into stardom, although his personal life has frequently overshadowed his achievements.

Growing up in a small Virginia town, Brown discovered his passion for singing and dancing early on. He signed with Jive Records at 15, and his debut album, which shares his name, was released in 2005.

Chris Brown was discovered by Tina Davis, then an executive at Def Jam Recordings. She later became his manager and played a crucial role in securing his contract with Jive Records, a label known for developing young talents like Britney Spears and NSYNC and housing hip-hop and R&B legends such as R. Kelly, Usher, and Kanye West. Remarkably, Brown was just 15 years old when he signed the deal.

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Busta Rhymes rides Amapiano wave in Mzansi

In recent related news about another US superstar, Briefly News reported that Busta Rhymes was making the most of his South African visit.

More videos of him vibing at local clubs have emerged in "Buster's" first time back in the motherland in over a decade.

Notably, the rap icon has been seen adding his special vocal effects to Amapiano mixes while the DJ spins the decks.

Source: Briefly News

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Tshepiso Mametela (Head of Current Affairs Desk) Tshepiso Mametela is a seasoned journalist with eight years of experience writing for online and print publications. He is the current affairs Head of Desk at Briefly News. He was a news reporter for The Herald, a senior sports contributor at Opera News SA, and a reporter for Caxton Local Media’s Bedfordview and Edenvale News and Joburg East Express community titles. He has attended media workshops, including the crime and court reporting one by the Wits Justice Project and Wits Centre for Journalism in 2024. Email: tshepiso.mametela@briefly.co.za

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