Kanye West Set to Perform in South Africa this December

Social media in South Africa erupted over the weekend when American rapper and singer-songwriter Kanye West, also known as Ye, announced that he will perform in Johannesburg later this year.

West posted a simple flyer on X, confirming a one-day concert at Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday, December 13. The announcement revealed that this will be his only South African show during the visit.

The event is organised by the Monyake Group, a leading local live-entertainment company.

Samuel Monyake, the company’s managing director, described the booking as both an artistic and spiritual decision.

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“Ye’s relentless drive and ongoing spiritual journey align perfectly with our Christocentric approach,” Monyake said in an interview with Independent Media.

He added, “Our company has a long-standing tradition in gospel and faith-inspired live productions. Ye’s growth as an artist, his extensive catalogue, and global appeal match our mission to deliver culturally significant and spiritually uplifting experiences on a stadium scale.”

According to Monyake, the concert is intended to achieve more than just a one-night performance.

“This event is a catalyst for South Africa’s music industry,” he said. “Our goal is to use this platform to regularly bring international A-list artists to South African stadiums and showcase African creativity to the world. It is the first step in a five-year strategy to make South Africa a regular stop on global tours rather than a one-off destination.”

Bringing West to Johannesburg shows what the company’s hopes to achieve in the future.

“Our mission has always been to elevate South Africa’s live entertainment scene by producing events that are both spectacular and meaningful,” Monyake said.