There are mixed reactions to Janet Jackson’s replacement acts for the DStv Delicious Festival.
The organisers today announced that music stars Jason Derulo and Busta Rhymes will be taking to the stage as this year’s headliners on Saturday.
R&B singer, Janet Jackson, pulled out of the festival following the death of her brother, Tito, on Sunday.
“Following recent changes to the festival line-up, including Janet Jackson’s withdrawal due to her brother Tito Jackson’s recent passing, the festival organisers have worked tirelessly to ensure the experience remains extraordinary for fans,” the organisers said in a statement.
The event is set to take place at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit over the weekend.
Following Jackson’s withdrawal, organisers had given ticket holders a change of their tickets to the Sunday session.
Twelve-time Grammy Award nominated artist, Busta Rhymes, is known for hits like I Know What You Want and Make it Clap, and his unique style of rapping. He has also worked with renowned artists like Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey.
Meanwhile, Derulo, with hit songs like Whatchu Say, Savage Love is an international pop sensation, who has sold over 200 million records worldwide.
While some social media users are excited to see Busta Rhymes, others are looking for an opportunity to change their tickets, sell them or get a refund.
Busta Rhymes and Jason Derulo…. I’m not mad at it at all!! Busta will have us lit 🔥 🕺🏾 #DStvDeliciousFestival2024 #DStvDelicious
— 😈 (@KwanzaMvelase) September 19, 2024
Now y’all are talking! 🔥
— Thato_ZA 🇿🇦 (@90s_Pop_Culture) September 19, 2024
Always wanted to see Busta Rhymes performance
— David🧐🐐 (@Mokwele_lalas) September 19, 2024
DSTV Delicious is not serious 😂😂😂a whole Jason Derulo?!!! You couldn’t even get anyone else
— Duchess B (@_Be_Buhle) September 19, 2024
Busta rhymes?????????????????? DstvDelicious ba dlala ka rona
— 📿GogoMpangela📿 (@kgosigadiLuck) September 19, 2024
lol how did DSTv delicious get Busta Rhymes to agree to come to South Africa in such a short period of time🤣
— 🇿🇦🇵🇸 (@M_BUCIE) September 19, 2024
Jason Derulo and Busta Rhymes to replace Janet Jackson at DSTV Delicious 🫣😎 pic.twitter.com/J1KXueQgVm
— Chef Marcus (@ChefMarcusZA) September 19, 2024
I’m selling my Saturday dstv delicious fest ticket for R900 bethuna. Please buy it or else I’m drinking jik😭💔
— mpilo 🇨🇩🇸🇩🇵🇸 (@mpilokhumalo_) September 19, 2024
We as fans sympathise with Janet J and the Jackson family .We want a refund ,Dstv Delicious shouldn’t just have one option to transfer your ticket to Sunday we just humble request for a refund
— zoe mbangi (@jumpbase22) September 19, 2024
Selling 1 x DStv delicious ticket for Saturday. R800 DM to purchase
— Ella Melinda Rozee (@MelindaRozee) September 19, 2024
Whoever the brand manager is at DSTV Delicious needs to be sacked. https://t.co/PCLooMVz8I
— Sivuyile Ntuta 🙌🏾✨ (@_sivu_) September 19, 2024
On Sunday, world-renowned singers, Jill Scott and Thandiswa Mazwai, however, remain on the lineup of the two-day festival.
It is understood that there will also be musical tributes to Kiernan “AKA”, HHP, Lebo Mathosa, Mandoza, Pro Kid, Johnny Clegg and Riky Rick.
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