Chris Brown is set to perform at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on December 14 and 15, but his upcoming shows have stirred controversy. While tickets for the December 15 concert have already sold out, a petition by women’s rights group, Women For Change, aims to stop the American superstar’s performances.
According to TshisaLIVE, the petition, which has garnered over 30,000 signatures, calls for Big Concerts, the show’s organizer, and its sponsors to cancel the event, as well as for home affairs to revoke Chris Brown’s visa. The group’s objection stems from Brown’s alleged history of abuse.
“Chris Brown has a well-documented history of violence towards several women. In 2009, he was convicted of brutally assaulting his then-girlfriend, Rihanna. Despite his conviction, his troubling behaviour has continued,” the group stated.
This issue has sparked debate online, with many expressing their disappointment in Brown’s response to the petition. Television presenter Anele Mdoda weighed in, stating, “I was not going to comment on this Chris Brown saga cause I think people must do what they want with their money but This is…” followed by a vomiting emoji.
Social media user @haiborands added, “i hope they successfully ban chris brown,” while @daniellesdumb commented, “Men really don’t give a shit about being horrible people… Truly just shows that he was never remorseful for his actions.”
However, not everyone is on board with the calls for cancellation. Many South African fans argue that Brown has already faced punishment for his past actions and should be allowed to perform.
@joy_zelda shared, “We South Africans will support anyone going to Chris Brown concert. He did jail time and community service for over 12 years for his crimes… Let people who love him go and see him. Leave them alone.”
Despite the backlash, Chris Brown remains determined to perform in South Africa, keeping fans eager for the December shows amidst the ongoing controversy.
I was not going to comment on this Chris Brown saga cause I think people must do what they want with their money but This is 🤮 https://t.co/Oa05H9OgCF
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) October 16, 2024We South Africans will support anyone going to Chris Brown concert,He did jail time and community service for over 12 years for his crimes, Let people who love him go and see him Leave them alone stop dictating people what to do with their lives pic.twitter.com/1bmwduj1Pt
— IG:Joy-Zelda (@joy_zelda) October 15, 2024Men really don’t give a shit about being horrible people. It’s actually startling. Truly just shows that he was never remorseful for his actions. If you think Chris Brown has changed or whatever, you’re delusional. A changed man would not respond like this. https://t.co/NrQEskPPYR
— danielle (@daniellesdumb) October 15, 2024We South Africans will support anyone going to Chris Brown concert,He did jail time and community service for over 12 years for his crimes, Let people who love him go and see him Leave them alone stop dictating people what to do with their lives pic.twitter.com/1bmwduj1Pt
— IG:Joy-Zelda (@joy_zelda) October 15, 2024
