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South Africa: Campaign Builds to Block 'Undesirable' R&B Star Chris Brown's Johannesburg Gigs
Daily Maverick, 31 October 2024
Controversy has surrounded US R&B singer Chris Brown's upcoming Johannesburg shows amid calls to declare him an 'undesirable person' due to his history of aggression. Read more »
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South Africa: Petition Wants to Block Chris Brown's South African Tour
allAfrica, 14 October 2024
South African women's rights campaigners have launched a petition calling for controversial U.S. award-winning singer Chris Brown to be barred from performing in December. Read more »
Cancel Chris Brown Concerts, Demand South African Activists
South African women's rights activists have started a petition to stop controversial U.S. singer Chris Brown from performing in December. The advocacy group Women For Change is calling on the government and concert promoters to reconsider allowing the artist to perform.
The petition also asks the Department of Home Affairs to revoke Brown's visa and block his entry into the country.
Activists said Brown's concert is an insult to the millions of women and girls affected by gender-based violence, especially as it is scheduled shortly after the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Brown's tickets sold out within hours, and a second concert date was added.
Over 26,000 people have signed the petition opposing his performances.
