Uncertainty is growing around Kanye West’s highly anticipated Johannesburg concert scheduled for 13 December, as event organisers Monyake Group continue to maintain an unusual silence, offering no public updates, promotional activity, or reassurance to ticket holders.
With less than two weeks to go before the planned performance, fans across South Africa are becoming increasingly anxious, fearing that the show may not materialise. Although tickets remain on sale through various platforms, the absence of official communication has cast a shadow over the event’s legitimacy — especially in light of Kanye West’s recent cancelled show in Brazil.
The doubts intensified after West’s São Paulo concert, which was slated for 29 November, was abruptly called off under controversial circumstances. The event was initially set to be held at the iconic Interlagos Racetrack, but organisers revealed that the venue agreement had been unexpectedly revoked by the local authorities. According to the organising team in Brazil, city officials refused to approve the use of any public venue for the rapper’s show, despite the team’s claims that they had complied fully with all logistical and production requirements.
In a statement issued shortly after the cancellation, the Brazilian organisers expressed regret and frustration, citing circumstances beyond their control:
“With great regret, we announce that the concert of artist Kanye West (YE), scheduled for November 29, 2025, in São Paulo, will not be held. Unfortunately, the authorisation to use the Interlagos Racetrack has been revoked unilaterally by the public administration, completely escaping our performing sphere.”
They added that even though extensive preparations had been made — including attempts to meet Kanye’s reportedly high-end production demands — no suitable backup venue could be secured on such short notice. The sudden shutdown of the Brazilian show has raised concerns about whether similar complications could affect other tour dates, including the South African leg.
Kanye West’s Scheduled Joburg Performance Faces Unclear Future
In Johannesburg, that fear appears to be escalating. Monyake Group, the company behind the planned December concert, has offered little to no public engagement since initial promotional materials surfaced weeks ago. There have been no press briefings, no updates on Kanye’s arrival plans, no information on staging logistics, and no visible signs of preparation at the intended venue. This vacuum of information has amplified public skepticism, giving rise to intense debate on social media platforms where fans are questioning whether the event is legitimate or potentially fraudulent.
On X (formerly Twitter), users have shared mixed reactions — some expressing hope that the silence is simply due to behind-the-scenes planning, while others warn that the situation mirrors patterns seen in past event scams. Some fans claim they have reached out to Monyake Group directly but have received no response. Others have noted that unlike previous major concerts in South Africa, there has been no partnership announcement with corporate sponsors, major promoters, or media outlets.
Entertainment analysts say the lack of visibility is unusual for a concert of this magnitude, especially for a global star of Kanye West’s calibre. Typically, international concerts are accompanied by weeks of advance marketing, press interviews, venue inspections, and detailed logistical communication. None of these elements have been evident for the Johannesburg date, further fuelling speculation.
Despite mounting concerns, tickets remain available online — a detail that has left many potential attendees conflicted. Some continue to buy tickets in hope that the show will go ahead, while others argue that the continued sales without proper updates are irresponsible. Calls for transparency have intensified, with fans urging Monyake Group to issue an official statement clarifying the state of preparations.
Critics say that after the cancellation of the Brazilian concert, organisers of the Johannesburg show should have moved swiftly to reassure the public and demonstrate that all legal and logistical requirements were in order. Without such confirmation, fears persist that the event could face a similar last-minute collapse.
As the 13 December date inches closer, the pressure is mounting on Monyake Group to address the growing uncertainty. Fans remain hopeful but increasingly wary, with many acknowledging that unless concrete updates are provided soon, the Johannesburg concert may be heading toward the same fate as the ill-fated São Paulo performance.
For now, thousands of ticket holders can only wait — and worry — while the organisers’ silence grows louder each day.
Source- iHarare
