Cole was originally scheduled to tour SA in September 2024, but this was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
American singer Keyshia Cole's performance in South Africa has been postponed again after her home was damaged in the Los Angeles fires.
“Along with her team, we have been working tirelessly to assess the situation, and in light of these unexpected and heartbreaking events, the difficult decision has been made to cancel the tour.” and a statement from the organizers of her show in South Africa.
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Keyshia Cole show postponed
Cole was scheduled to perform in Mzansi next weekend. The first was scheduled for Friday, January 24th at Pretoria's Time Square, then on Saturday at Carnival City, and her final gig was scheduled for Sunday in Cape Town.
“Decisions regarding the future direction will be finalized as soon as possible and further details will be shared with fans by the end of next week,” organizers said.
Cole was originally scheduled to tour South Africa last September, but those performances were also postponed.
After an initial postponement, new dates and venues were announced, with January 2025 selected as an alternative date.
She was originally scheduled to perform at Sun City, but the venue was changed to the Emperor's Palace.
However, even before the devastating fires in Los Angeles, organizers had initially announced that the second show on her tour would take place at the Imperial Palace, but then moved the venue to Carnival City without making an announcement. Changed.
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The LA fire made headlines all over the world. At least 12,000 homes and structures were gutted and more than 20 people were reported dead.
News of the damage to Cole's home was shared by her hairstylist, Jonathan Wright, in an Instagram post.
She tagged hairstylist Cole and wrote, “Prayers to Freen, her children and family. We ask that you all send your prayers and keep her spirits up.”
“She was affected by the fire too. It's mind-boggling and crazy, just like we were in Miami a week ago and going home. Freen wasn't going to say anything. I think she should because this Shii is crazy how this happened to everyone. [sic]”
Many of Hollywood's rich and famous were affected by the fire.
former Egoli Actress Christel Smith is one of many residents whose homes have been gutted as deadly wildfires rage across the City of Angels.
“We lost everything,” a devastated Smith posted on social media.
The South African-born actress shot to fame with her role as Tarian on the iconic M Net soap Egoli Almost 30 years ago, before I packed my bags to chase my silver screen dreams in Hollywood.
“Luckily we were able to save the animals. Our home was on lockdown and we couldn't go back yet to see what could be saved. They were all mine. Egoli Memories and photos were burned. ”
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