“Proper Ke Dezemba”: Kendrick Lamar to Bring the Heat to Hey Neighbour Festival in South Africa
South African fans of Kendrick Lamar are in for a treat as the American rap superstar is set to headline the Hey Neighbour Festival in Pretoria this December.
The festival, organised by Glen 21 Entertainment in partnership with KFM and Radio 947, will feature a stellar line-up of local and international artists across three days, from 8 to 10 December 2023.
Kendrick Lamar In South Africa
Kendrick Lamar, who has won 13 Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for his critically acclaimed album DAMN., will take the spotlight on the festival’s second day. He will perform some of his biggest hits, such as HUMBLE., DNA., LOYALTY., and family ties, and songs from his latest album, Mr Morale and the Big Steppers, released in 2022.
This will be Lamar’s first performance in South Africa since 2014 when he visited Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town as part of his Good Kid, M.A.A.D City world tour. The rapper said he was inspired by his visit to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.
Hey Neighbour Festival
Other international acts that will grace the stage at the Hey Neighbour Festival include Swedish House Mafia, H.E.R., Khalid and The Chainsmokers. The local artists’ line-up has not been announced yet.
The festival will be held at Legends Adventure Farm and MX Track in Rhino Park, Pretoria. Tickets are available through Ticketpro and cost R3 899 for general access and R4 999 for VIP access.
The festival organisers have promised a “world-class production” that will “unite people through music” and “celebrate Africa’s diversity and culture”.
Fans Lose Their Minds As Kendrick Lamar Is Coming To South Africa
Fans have expressed excitement and anticipation on social media, with some saying they are willing to sell their belongings or organs to afford the tickets.
Gontse:
“Is this for real??? Cos I’m losing my mind.”
The Earl:
“Give me tickets😭😭 please!!”
Lex:
“165 days to go. I’m already counting.”
Wabi Sabi:
“I hope my landlord can fight😭😭😭”
Tevi:
“Me at the Kendrick Lamar concert after selling my TV.”
Victor:
“Forget a tv how about a kidney.”
Jaden:
“I might miss judgment day, but I will not miss Kendrick Lamar!!!!”