"MJ of our generation": Internet reacts as Chris Brown sells out largest stadium in South Africa with more than 90K Fans

By Srishti Marwah

Modified Dec 16, 2024 13:47 GMT

Chris Brown Performs At FNB Stadium - Source: Getty — Chris Brown performs for the masses in South Africa: Reactions explored as more than 90,000 fans gather to see the singer perform. (Image via Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)

Chris Brown hosted a concert on December 14, 2024, at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, and garnered a crowd of over 90,000 fans. As several videos of the roaring crowd at the stadium went viral on social media, several netizens began commenting on the same, some even calling him the “MJ of our generation.”

An Instagram user, @Akademiks posted the video of the rapper performing, to which a user commented:

"When everybody gonna accept he the MJ of our generation"

Brown performs for the masses in South Africa: Social media users' reactions explored as more than 90,000 fans gather to see the singer perform. (Image via Instagram)

On the other hand, others also wrote:

It is worth noting that Chris Brown performed in South Africa after years. As per The Zimbabwe Mail, the singer entertained the fans for nearly three hours, with hits like Anxiety, Heat, No Air, Ayo, Back to Sleep, Angel Numbers, Wall to Wall, and more.

Chris Brown creates history in South Africa: More explored as the singer performed after a viral petition

Chris Brown delivered a record-breaking performance at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, calling it "the moment I've been waiting my whole life for." He drew a massive crowd of over 90,000 fans, solidifying his place in history.

However, apart from the huge audience count, what makes this event special is that it happened after a viral petition sought to block the singer from performing in the country due to past assault convictions went viral. Led by the women's advocacy group Women for Change, the petition garnered close to 40,000 signatures.

However, as the concert became a huge success, Chris Brown addressed the audience before performing, thanking them for their support and attendance. He said:

“This is a moment I’ve waited for my entire life."

After the show, Chris Brown took to Instagram to express his gratitude. Posting a few glimpses of the concert, he said:

"South Africa. I Love You. See you tomorrow. First show was HISTORY. So let's make it again!"

Born in 1989, Chris Brown, AKA Christopher Maurice Brown is best known for his songs, Kiss Kiss, Look at Me Now, Beautiful People, X, Royalty, and many more tracks. Furthermore, 11:11 was the last album released by the singer in 2023, followed by the 11:11 tour, which he hosted this year.

Edited by Amey Mirashi