American Rapstar Chris Brown rocked the Dec 14 and 15 night with his spectacular performances. His music concert sold out Africa’s largest stadium 94,736 capacity FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
As per the sources the artist was paid $1 million to perform in Nigeria back in 2012 and $1 million to perform in Ghana in 2013 and $887,000 to perform in Kenya in 2016.
Reportedly, Chris Brown performed at his ‘Under the Influence’ music concert which was held in Johannesburg on Dec 14 and 15, 2024. The legend of rap industry amazed his Mzansi fans with his stunning g performances.
Chris Brown brought out Davido and Lojay to perform “Sensational” at his sold out stadium show in South Africa. pic.twitter.com/hQzEqcDlrV
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) December 15, 2024
At the concert, Chris Brown brought out Davido and Lojay with him to perform song ‘Sensational’ at the stage. He also sang his hit number ‘No Air’ on demand of 94,736 fans at the sold-out show in Africa’s largest stadium.
Every ticket of Chris Brown’s music concert at FNB Stadium sold out rapidly in just 1 hr and 38 mins after the release of the tickets.
Chris Brown performing “No Air” to 93,736 fans at his sold out show at Africa’s largest stadium, FNB Stadium in South Africa. pic.twitter.com/7dTiGShSDf
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) December 15, 2024
The news about the Chris Brown coming to South Africa, broke in September and since then the streets were buzzing crazily with excitement and the two days show that were completely sold out.
‘Under the Influence’ music concert welcomed fans from South Africa and beyond who were waiting eagerly for the event and were preparing for a safe and enjoyable experience at the world-class venue of Johannesburg.
Chris Brown sold out Africa’s largest stadium, 94,736 capacity FNB Stadium in 1 hour, 38 minutes after tickets release. pic.twitter.com/OXTEc2OiMw
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) December 14, 2024
Notably, the concert was sponsored by the MTV Base, Big Concerts and YFM Radio.
Considering this, another big artist from the rap world Kenye West commented, “Chris Brown was performing in South Africa to a 94,000 audience. This is bigger than Super Bowl that does an average of 60,000 in the stadium. This was his largest crowd ever in his career.”
Chris Brown was performing in South Africa to a 94,000 audience, this bigger than Super Bowl that does an average of 60,000 in the stadium. This was his largest crowd ever in his career. pic.twitter.com/CaFaxVxYzD
— Kenya West (@KinyanBoy) December 15, 2024
Another rapper Peterson also praised the artist and commented, “Chris Brown’s arrival in South Africa will forever be remembered. This FNB concert has shown the world that Africa is alive. Many musicians especially from international countries will start wanting to perform here because we have shown them we have money to attend nice things. Thank You Chris Brown.”
Chris Brown’s arrival in South Africa will forever be remembered❤️🇿🇦. This FNB concert has shown the world that Africa is alive. Many Musicians especially from international countries will start wanting to perform here because we have shown them we have money to attend nice… pic.twitter.com/2rcyUh4sKL
— Peterson (@PetersonMaps) December 14, 2024
A YouTuber Tim Njiru as a travel expert commented, “Chris Brown performing to a 93K plus audience in FNB Stadium, Johannesburg South Africa can give goosebumps to anyone in Africa’s entertainment scene. Everything from preparation to research and finally execution. I must attend a concert in South Africa to experience it.”
Chris Brown performing to a 93K Plus audience in FNB Stadium, Johannesburg South Africa is goosebumps to anyone in Africa’s entertainment scene. Everything from preparation to research and finally execution.
I must attend a concert in South Africa to experience it.#NewSky pic.twitter.com/DDK4Tg7bZM— Tim Njiru ✈️ (@timnjiru) December 16, 2024
An African Music website AfroBeating said, “Chris Brown made history on Dec 14 and 15, 2024 performing to 94, 736 fans over two sold-out nights at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium in South Africa.”
🇺🇸 Chris Brown made history on December 14 and 15, 2024, performing to 94,736 fans over two sold-out nights at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium in South Africa. 🇿🇦🔥
🎥 iisabellee.___ and lime_caramel16 (On TikTok) pic.twitter.com/fZ3Be6iQmd
— AfroBeating (@AfroBeating) December 16, 2024
The concert was the biggest event of the year that South Africa and Johannesburg has seen in 2024.