Fire performances bring the heat to a chilly DStv Delicious Festival

by Staff Bona

DStv Delicious festivalgoers braved the cold this weekend to see their favourites perform. Many lamented the fact that no ticket refunds were given when Janet Jackson cancelled her headliner slot for Saturday following the death of her brother Tito Jackson.

This left festival organisers in a pickle as they scrambled to fill her spot. Soon after, they announced US R&B star Jason Derulo and hip-hop great Busta Rhymes as the replacement acts.

Judging from the posts on social media, the annual lifestyle festival was a rousing success despite the temperature hitting record lows.

As one X (formerly Twitter) user put it: “This platform can be so misleading these days…. Everyone was complaining about the replacement acts and the weather but look at how packed day 1 of #DStvDeliciousFestival2024”.


Concertgoers commended the organisers for bringing the gees and delivering on their promise. Busta Rhymes impressed the crowd and came with an arsenal of hit bangers.


The rapper then ended things off at a nightclub. According to @MDNnewss, he offered a R90,000 reward for the return of a woman’s stolen iPhone in the club.


Jason Derulo brought down the house, infusing amapiano with his hit songs. He also brought local hip-hop duo the Les Twins onstage.


Jill Scott arguably brought the house down on the second and final day of the festival. Fans were mesmerised by her performance as her powerful vocals carried the crowd.


South African artists proved they could perform alongside the best and held their own. Jesse Clegg gave a rousing show while host Nay Maps kept concertgoers in good spirits.

Other notable performances were Lira, Loyiso Bala’s tribute to Ray Phiri and Yvonne Chaka Chaka.

Words: Fame Frenzy