Ye's concert in South Africa: Monyake Group reassures fans, ‘The show is on’

After weeks of speculation and uncertainty surrounding Kanye West’s (now known as Ye) highly anticipated South African concert, the Monyake Group has finally addressed the rumours.

The organisers confirmed that the show is still set to take place, assuring fans that the preparations are well underway.

In an official statement, the company wrote: “The ‘Ye Live in South Africa’ concert remains confirmed for 13 December 2025 at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg.

"The agreement between Monyake Group and Yeezy LLC is valid and in good standing, and all preparations are progressing in line with the signed contractual terms. Monyake Group is a registered and active company in good standing.”

They noted that they remain committed to delivering an exceptional event experience for fans and partners alike.

“We are aware of false information being circulated online suggesting otherwise. These claims, including references to company deregistration, non-payment and breach of contract, are entirely untrue and have no bearing on the status of the show or the parties involved."

"We encourage the media and the public to rely on official communications from Monyake Group and its authorised partners for accurate updates as the event approaches.”

The statement comes in response to claims made on X by Musa Khawula, who alleged that Samuel Monyake of the Monyake Group was attempting to scam fans and that the concert’s management was in jeopardy.

Khawula’s post outlined several points, including that the Monyake Group was allegedly in the process of deregistration with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and had failed to make payments to West’s management to secure the performance.

According to Khawula, the original fee for West’s performance was $8 million, later reduced to $5 million through mediation. The payment plan reportedly required an initial $1.25 million instalment by 20 September 2025, before any public announcement.

Khawula claimed that, in good faith, West’s management announced the concert while awaiting payment. He further stated that the Monyake Group had not made any payment and was in breach of contract, even after requesting a five-day extension in early October.

Khawula added that, without sponsors, the Monyake Group would have had to rely on ticket sales to fund the payment to West.

TicketPro, however, confirmed that only 6,000 tickets had been sold so far. Khawula suggested that sponsors willing to support the event had contacted West’s management and wanted an official statement to distance themselves from what he described as a “scam.”

Fans have also shared mixed reactions on social media.

@nickpagemat expressed scepticism: “Not that I don't trust the promoters bringing Kanye West to SA"

"I just don't trust Kanye not to waste my money. My fear is him going up on that stage, going on a rant about Jews, then performing a song he prepared that morning and leaving the stage, not willing to risk my money.”

Another user, @Rxndai, questioned the disbelief surrounding the announcement: “Multi Grammy Award-winning and multi platinum album selling artist Kanye West tweeted from his own account that he is coming to South Africa, but we don’t believe him. We have been injured for too long.”

Meanwhile, @mikestrypes expressed optimism: “Kanye West doing a concert in South Africa might be his greatest decision he’s made in recent years.”