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Breezy’s trip to SA met with some discontent

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Non-profit organisation, Women for Change (WFC), says hosting Chris Brown in South Africa undermines the progress the country is trying to make in addressing the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

The music star will be in the country in two months’ time for his much-anticipated concert, which is scheduled for the 14th of December.

While his fans say they are ready to break the bank for him, critics are not so convinced due to his violent past, especially against women, with Women for Change organisation saying bringing him to the country sends a harmful message to survivors of abuse.

The organisation is also concerned that the American songwriter, singer and dancer’s concert will happen a few days after 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is observed internationally.

This uproar also comes after it was revealed that a new documentary, “Chris Brown: A History of Violence” by Investigation Discovery, will be released on the 27th of this month.

The network also brought us the Nickelodeon child abuse exposé “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV” documentary, which focuses on the experiences of actors on hit Nickelodeon shows from the late 1990s and early 2000s, showing the toxic culture behind some of those shows.

Trouble for the “Kiss Kiss” hitmaker all began with his infamous 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna.

Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault and accepted a plea deal. He has, over the years, also pleaded guilty to a separate assault charge and was also sued by another woman alleging sexual assault, among his other legal issues.

However, despite the controversy around the artist, some social media users say they will go to his concert – come hell or high water.

Written by: Nonhlanhla Harris

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