Janet Jackson pulls out of fest, leaving fans heartbroken

September 17, 2024 1385

Janet Jackson’s fans are devastated to learn that the star will not be coming to South Africa, following the death of her brother, Tito Jackson.

Jackson was one of the headliners at this year’s DStv Delicious Festival and was meant to perform this coming Saturday.

However, nature dealt her and her fans a blow after her brother, Tito, passed away on Sunday.

Tito was one of the Jackson brothers who made up the beloved pop group, The Jackson 5.

He was one of the nine Jackson children, who include legendary artists, Michael Jackson and sister Janet.

We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father Tito Jackson @titojackson5 was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Please remember to do what our father always preached, “Love One Another.” We love you Pops and will forever miss you. pic.twitter.com/QF2ZEydYT5

— 3T (@3TWorld) September 16, 2024

The last memory of my brother Tito a kind and gentle soul! He was trying to capture this moment on his phone to pass it to someone. We will always love you, Tito!😘😘😘

@poppa3t #titotime #thejacksons #titojackson #love #latoyajackson pic.twitter.com/h46jP8ExC2

— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) September 17, 2024

The 58-year-old was on tour, with South Africa being one of the stops, when tragedy struck.

DStv Delicious Festival is set to take place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, in Sandton, Johannesburg.

The organisers of the event have acknowledged Tito Jackson’s death and extended their condolences to the Jackson family.

World-renowned singers, Jill Scott and Thandiswa Mazwai, however, remain on the lineup of the two-day festival.

South Africans have taken to X, expressing their sadness over Jackson bailing out.

I’m sure aunties are losing their mind about Janet Jackson not coming to SA for Dstv Delicious Festival 😭

— Xolié (@XolieMahlangu) September 17, 2024

Now that #JanetJackson is not coming. Can saturday ticket holders swop their tickets for Sunday? @DeliciousFestSA 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/PTbAkGu7AC

— Njabulo (@iNjabulo_) September 17, 2024

I feel so sad 😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔 I was looking forward to seeing her, but I understand! Condolences to you @JanetJackson 🙏🏾 https://t.co/IDtTx0Q3y0

— 🌺🐘 (@WinnyMelanin) September 17, 2024

Janet Jackson not coming?

— Rami. (@_thisisrami) September 17, 2024

OMG do you guys think Janet Jackson is still coming to the country for the DStv Delicious after her brother’s death 😭??

— Sifiso (@CrazeeFistaz) September 17, 2024

The saddest part is, Janet Jackson is about to headline at DSTV’s Delicious Food and Music Festival this weekend & I hope and pray she might squeeze a segment for her brother Tito, adding some of the Jackson 5 medley close it with the Deeper remix of Together Again😔😔😔😔

— Mlurh ♋ (@MluhMdushubane) September 16, 2024

I don’t see Janet Jackson coming to that DSTV thing. Askies bantase.

— Khutšo (Amani) (@KhutsoRapudi) September 16, 2024

Is Janet Jackson gonna be able to make it for Dstv Delicious this weekend? 👀her brother passed away so i don’t see it happening.

— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) September 16, 2024

Sad 😢

Will Janet make it to dstv delicious this coming weekend though https://t.co/B0M71Y0sBS

— David Makaudi (@makaudm2) September 16, 2024

Tito Jackson has passed away. One wonders how it will affect the #DSTVDelicious this weekend with Janet billed for Saturday. Looking at the anticipated weather, there might be the same scenes as we saw with Alexander O’Neal.

— Themba (@ThembaKaula) September 16, 2024