R&B Singer Miguel’s SA Tour Faces Backlash: “Retirement Plan for Washed-Up Artists”
- Grammy-winning singer Miguel announced three South Africa tour dates for May 2027, covering Cape Town, Sun City and Pretoria
- Tickets for the shows went on sale via Webtickets and Pick n Pay stores, with prices ranging from R950 to R2990
- While some fans welcomed the Adorn hitmaker's return, others accused concert organisers of repeatedly booking artists past their prime
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Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Miguel is heading back to South Africa in May 2027, and local fans have had a lot to say about it - not all of it flattering.
The American R&B artist confirmed three shows across the country: Friday, 21 May at Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town; Saturday, 22 May at Sun City Superbowl in the North West; and Sunday, 23 May at Sunbet Arena in Pretoria. Tickets are available through Webtickets and at Pick n Pay stores nationwide, with prices ranging from R950 to R2990.
This will be Miguel's first major return to South Africa since his 2013 Kaleidoscope Dream tour, and for many R&B lovers, that alone is worth celebrating. The singer, best known for his 2012 hit Adorn, built a devoted fanbase on these shores during that era.
However, the announcement landed differently for a growing segment of South African music fans, who feel the country is consistently passed over when international artists are at the height of their careers, only to receive them years later when their commercial peak has passed. The pattern, many argue, has become all too familiar - most recently seen with the local visits of Tamia and most recently Tyrese, both of whom drew loyal but niche crowds.
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Mzansi accuses organisers of booking has-beens
Social media users were blunt in their frustration. Several called out concert promoters directly, arguing that South Africa deserves better booking decisions.
sipho28825 said:
"South Africa has become a retirement plan for washed-up American artists."
Yolanda_LalaM threw shade:
"Thanks to Chris Brown, now all these American artists want to come revive their careers in South Africa."
lloydd___ complained:
"Why are these people pushing these has-beens on us? We want proper artists, bring Tyler, the Creator, Brent Faiyaz, Odeal, PND, etc. These concert companies don't rate us."
nolomoifa posted:
"Another retired American musician coming to bore us."
Kamohelo_Moloii added:
"These ones come here to revive their careers."
Despite the criticism, Miguel retains a dedicated following in South Africa, and the three-city run suggests organisers are confident the shows will draw strong crowds from those who genuinely love his catalogue.
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Tamia shows love to South Africa
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared Tamia's heartfelt message to her South African supporters.
Following another South African tour, the Still singer celebrated Women's Month and thanked them for their hospitality.
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