Is Kanye West performing in Johannesburg this December? He said so on X, but we see no confirmation yet

Chante Ho Hip

Chante Ho Hip

22 September 2025 | 6:19

A date for ticket sales has yet to be announced.

Is Kanye West performing in Johannesburg this December? He said so on X, but we see no confirmation yet

FILE: Kanye West attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards on 2 February 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Picture: Frazer Harrison / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

Social media was buzzing with excitement over the weekend after American rapper Kanye West announced a one-night-only show in Johannesburg this December. 

He took to X to share a poster for the event, set for Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday, 13 December 2025.

According to the poster, pre-registration is open via Ticketpro. 

Photo: kanyewest/X (screenshot)

Photo: kanyewest/X (screenshot)

While some fans took to social media to share their excitement, others raised concerns over the unexpected announcement. 

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According to the poster, the concert is being organised by Monyake Group.

Internet sleuths pointed out the promoter's lack of online and social media presence.

No date has been shared for ticket sales, and Ticketpro has yet to promote or mention the event across its platforms. 

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