American Singer and Performer Janet Jackson No Longer Coming to South Africa for the DStv Delicious Festival
American singer-songwriter and performer Janet Jackson will no longer be coming to South Africa for the DStv Delicious Festival on the 21st of September 2024 due to the death of her brother Tito Jackson.
Announced last night, the 17th of September via a media release, the news came as a shock, letting the public know that Tito had passed away during the weekend, pre-empting Janet from being able to perform at the Festival.
“It is with heartfelt understanding that we announce Janet Jackson will no longer be able to headline the DStv Delicious Festival powered by Lottostar due to pressing family commitments following the recent passing of her brother, Tito Jackson. We send out deepest condolences and support to Janet and her family during this time of mourning.
“In communication with the Festival’s Management Team, Janet Jackson’s management team shared the following: “Janet’s brother Tito passed away this past Sunday. For obvious reasons, Janet has to cancel her performance at the DStv Delicious Festival to be with her family. Management is making plans to come back next year. Janet wishes to thank all of her South African fans for the warm and heart-felt support she’s at this difficult time,” the statement said.
Media Release
The organisers of the Festival have made arrangements for those who still wanted to attend the event. For a limited window period, the organisers have offered ticket holders of the 21st of September a chance to exchange their tickets for those of the 22nd of September.
“For the ticket holders that would like to exchange their Saturday, 21 September 2024 tickets to Sunday, 22 September 2024 tickets, Ticketmaster will have that option available on the Ticketmaster site between 20:00PM Tuesday, 17 September and 23:59 Wednesday, 18 September. This is subject to availability. Interested Ticket Holders can follow this link to activate this option: https://www.ticketmaster.co.za/feature/delicious24. This is subject to availability,” said the statement.
The Festival is set to include high-profile names such as Grammy-winning American crooner Jill Scott as well as performances by some of the most celebrated Mzansi stars like Cassper Nyovest, Yanga Chief, Boom Shaka, Focalistic, Khuli Chana and Morafe, Siya Shezi, and many more as they honour late legends such as AKA. HHP. Mandoza, Lebo Mathosa, Pro Kid and Riky Rick.