Keyshia Cole cancels South African tour following devastating Los Angeles fires

American musician Keyshia Cole is coming to South Africa in September. Picture: Supplied

American musician Keyshia Cole is coming to South Africa in September. Picture: Supplied

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American R&B sensation, Keyshia Cole has announced the cancellation of her highly anticipated tour in South Africa, scheduled for later this month.

The decision follows the devastating wildfires that wreaked havoc in Los Angeles, with the singer directly impacted by the ongoing tragedy, including the loss of her home.

Due to the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles, Keyshia Cole’s highly anticipated South African tour, set to take place later this month, will not go ahead as initially planned.

The artist has been directly affected by the ongoing tragedy, including the loss of her home, and as a result, she is unable to proceed with her scheduled performance.

A statement shared reads, “Together with her team, we have been working tirelessly to assess the situation, and in light of these unexpected and heartbreaking events, the difficult decision was made to call off the tour. The decision regarding a way forward will be finalized as soon as possible, and further details will be shared with fans by the end of next week. The well-being of the artist and her family are of the utmost importance during this difficult time.

“Current ticket holders will be notified via email with instructions on how to proceed by the end of next week. All other further announcements will be made through official media channels.”

The tour, titled Keyshia Cole: Live in South Africa, was set to showcase Cole's impressive vocal prowess and emotional depth across three major cities.

Fans were eagerly anticipating live renditions of her chart-topping hits, including “Let It Go,” “I Should Have Cheated,” and “Nobody's Perfect.” Known for her commanding stage presence and heartfelt lyrics, Cole's performances were expected to be a highlight for audiences in South Africa.

Saturday Star

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