Amapiano star Sir Trill recently expressed his desire to be the opening act for Chris Brown’s highly anticipated South African concert. The US singer, rapper, and dancer, Chris Brown, announced that he will be performing in Mzansi on December 14, 2024. However, while Sir Trill is eager to take the stage before the international superstar, South Africans seem to have someone else in mind — Naledi Aphiwe, a local artist who collaborated with Chris Brown.
Sir Trill’s Appeal to Open for Chris Brown
Sir Trill, a well-known Amapiano vocalist, took to Instagram to share his aspirations, posting, “Mzansi, make me the opening act? Makes sense.” His statement came shortly after Chris Brown revealed that he would be performing at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg as part of his world tour. Sir Trill’s plea sparked a debate among fans, with some supporting his bid to perform at such a prestigious event.
The musician’s request has garnered attention, but not everyone is on board. Entertainment blogger Musa Khawula stirred the pot by pointing out that Naledi Aphiwe seems like the most obvious choice to open for Chris Brown due to their prior collaboration. Khawula took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), writing, “Sir Trill is asking to be Chris Brown’s opening act, as if we don’t all know it’s Naledi Myongwane’s gig.”
Mzansi’s Support for Naledi Aphiwe
While Sir Trill’s fans showed support for his ambitions, a large portion of social media users rallied behind Naledi Aphiwe. Many believe she deserves the spotlight, particularly because she worked with Chris Brown on his latest album, *11:11*, on the track *Shooter*. Social media erupted with comments advocating for Naledi to take the stage with Brown, praising her talent and prior connection to the star.
One user, @vusi_mygy, commented, “Sir Trill is not on that level. Surely K.O or Kamo Mphela could do better.” Another user, @Fit_Mandisa, added, “Naledi should be the opening act.” There were plenty of similar sentiments, with many users emphasizing Naledi’s prior collaboration with Brown as the deciding factor in their support.
Other fans echoed the same opinion. @D_Bhekza argued, “Naledi would be perfect, she deserves it more,” while @Sizzle_Diva agreed, stating, “I agree Naledi deserves it.” Some were even more adamant, with @Masnackz proclaiming, “We shall fight for Naledi to be part of this show. We don’t want anyone else.”
#### The Rise of Naledi Aphiwe
Naledi Aphiwe’s collaboration with Chris Brown has significantly boosted her popularity in South Africa and beyond. Her vocal prowess and ability to blend seamlessly into international music scenes have made her a fan favorite. Mzansi’s rally behind her shows the country’s pride in her achievements and their desire to see her succeed on even bigger platforms.
#### The Chris Brown Concert Buzz
The excitement surrounding Chris Brown’s December 14 concert at FNB Stadium continues to build. Fans are eagerly anticipating a memorable performance, and the debate over who should open for the award-winning star only adds to the buzz. While Sir Trill has a strong following and his request has sparked interest, it seems many South Africans have already made up their minds, favoring Naledi Aphiwe for the coveted role of opening act.
As the concert date approaches, it will be interesting to see how things unfold and whether Naledi or Sir Trill gets the nod. Regardless of the final decision, both artists are talented in their own right and continue to make waves in the South African music industry.