{"id":47246,"date":"2026-01-11T22:09:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T22:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=47246"},"modified":"2026-01-11T22:09:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T22:09:03","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaigndonald-defends-early-performance-slots-and-hails-blackie-as-a-top-performer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/01\/11\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaigndonald-defends-early-performance-slots-and-hails-blackie-as-a-top-performer\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald defends early performance slots and hails Blackie as a top performer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">&#13;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_187346\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-187346\" class=\"wp-image-187346 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/I-never-took-a-break-Donald-shuts-down-claims.jpg?resize=600%2C404&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/I-never-took-a-break-Donald-shuts-down-claims.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fakazanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Donald-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-187346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Donald<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>South African musician Donald has weighed in on the ongoing conversations around performance timeslots, offering a candid take on why artists should focus more on delivering a great show than getting caught up in industry politics.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Small industry reminder: being scheduled earlier in a lineup isn\u2019t a snub.<\/p>\n<p>Promoters often place their strongest crowd-pullers early to get people through the gates sooner, not later.<\/p>\n<p>Artists also juggle multiple shows a day, so routing and timing matter more than ego.<\/p>\n<p>If\u2026 <\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sibu Mabena (@sibumabena) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sibumabena\/status\/2009909144703152163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the hitmaker dismissed the idea that an early timeslot is a disadvantage, stressing that what truly matters is whether the crowd is present and engaged.<\/p>\n<p>Donald shared that throughout his career, he has performed early slots on numerous occasions and used them as an opportunity to set the tone for the entire event.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s absolutely nothing wrong with getting an early timeslot, as long as the crowd is there,\u201d he wrote, adding that he always makes sure to peak the show early.<\/p>\n<p>With his signature confidence, Donald jokingly remarked that artists who perform after him often have a tough act to follow.<\/p>\n<p>The singer also warned fellow musicians against getting dragged into behind-the-scenes politics, saying such distractions can take away from what matters most, the performance itself.<\/p>\n<p>According to Donald, focusing on stagecraft and audience connection is far more important than worrying about billing order.<\/p>\n<p>In the same tweet, Donald took a moment to give flowers to rapper Blackie, praising him as one of the best performers of his generation.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that only a few artists can truly match Blackie\u2019s energy and presence on stage.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">There\u2019s absolutely nothing wrong with getting an early timeslot, as long as the crowd is there, ask around, Ive done early slots so many times in my career and I make sure I peak the show early, you\u2019ll struggle if you\u2019re coming after Donald \ud83d\ude02 that\u2019s what it\u2019s about, don\u2019t\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DONITO (@DonaldInDenial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DonaldInDenial\/status\/2010002763145503031?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 4 -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" 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