The superstar has topped the music charts throughout his career despite having legal troubles after being arrested in 2009 for allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna.
DStv's Investigation Discovery (ID) channel will release a documentary on November 8th detailing Chris Brown's history of violence against women. There is no excuse for abuse campaign.
Premiere screening of a documentary titled Chris Brown: A History of Violence A petition has been launched by Women for Change to cancel the singer's concerts later this year.
Chris Brown is scheduled to perform at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on December 14 and 15, 2024.
Documentary details
“Chris Brown is a wonderfully talented musician, but let's call it one thing. Chris Brown consistently and unapologetically abuses women,” a voice says in the documentary's trailer.
“His audience is full of assault deniers,” another woman's voice can be heard saying in the teaser.
The documentary outlines various women who have accused artists of abuse throughout their rise to superstardom. Some of the women featured in the documentary were his romantic partners at the time.
Chris Brown: A History of Violence The charges of off-stage assault and sexual assault are expected to be revealed. It also goes back to his childhood trauma.
The documentary will premiere on October 27th at 9pm ET/PT, but will be released in SA on November 8th.
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The superstar has consistently topped the music charts despite his legal troubles since 2009, when he was arrested for assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna.
South Africa is divided between those who want to see the singer perform and those who are calling for a boycott of the concert.
The petition has collected over 40,000 signatures with a goal of 50,000 signatures, but the singer's fans have already sold out the first performance and almost sold out the second.
Also read: Outrage over Chris Brown concert: Opinions differ over GBV and female fans
There is no excuse for abuse
of There is no excuse for abuse A campaign has been launched to raise awareness about gender-based violence.
“ID is dedicated to providing our viewers with the knowledge and tools they need to identify domestic violence in all its forms, find support when needed, and be part of the solution.”
We will also hold an ID campaign in October.
Also read: “Don't be silent, speak up”: GOOD party joins GBV activists' call to oppose Chris Brown's concert
Women seeking change
NGO Women for Change is calling for Chris Brown's concert in SA to be canceled. They are calling on Big Concert, which is responsible for the singer's visit, and the South African government to reconsider hosting the artist in the country.
“His concert comes days after the global commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an event that connects millions of women affected by violence in South Africa and around the world. It's a direct insult to the girl.”
Domestic GBV
Recent crime statistics (April 2024 to June 2024) show a year-on-year increase in contact crimes against women.
At least 966 women were murdered and more than 13,000 incidents of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm were reported in the three-month period.
Four years after the launch of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NSP on GBVF), academics and activists at the National Shelter Indaba believe there is still much work to be done.
“We believe we know what we need to do to reduce homicides, but 20 years later we still haven't done it. We need to start with small, measurable steps. Yes, this is the role of government. That's where it starts,” she said. The Citizen.
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