A multi-Grammy and Pulitzer Prize legend is heading to perform in South Africa for a long-awaited comeback appearance. Kendrick Lamar doesn’t stop by often, but when he does, SA’s excitement turns to full volume.
Global (29 June, 2023)—Kendrick Lamar and other globally loved artists almost broke the South African internet recently after it was announced that the multi-Grammy and Pulitzer Prized artist along with other music icons would be making their way to our stretch of the world.
Better yet, Lamar’s appearance won’t be for a vacation, but a full-on headlining act where he’ll perform in South Africa for the first time since 2014.
The artist known and loved for his thought-provoking lines and melodies that declutter complicated experiences from freedom to pride and authenticity, has largely been seated with the legends of lyricism.
So, when Hey Neighbour Fest announced that Lamar would be part of an already impressive line-up (The Chainsmokers, Khalid, Swedish House Mafia, H.E.R) South Africans were more than eager to find out where the fest would be uniting music-lovers.
Forget the usual suspects like Cape Town and Johannesburg, it’s all going down in SA’s Purple City—Pretoria at Legends Adventure Farm from 8-10 December.
However, the ticket prizes are not for the faint of wallet. Naturally, many South African’s responded with our top commodity—humour.
As one user commented:
“And kids that’s how I met your mother at a Kendrick Lamar concert after selling everything I have.”
Other fans still swooned for the news despite the prices, with one user sharing that their life savings would come in handy.
Still, it’s a proud moment for South Africa’s entertainment industry to have so many big names under one proverbial Jacaranda tree, especially after a very tough few years thanks to the pandemic.
You can find everything you need to know about the global celebration of music on South African soil, including ticket prices and times through the festival’s website.
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